Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 18:30
30God — his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.
Psalms 18:30 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
- New International Version (NIV)As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
- New King James Version (NKJV)As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.
Context of Psalms 18:30
28Lord, you light my lamp; my God illuminates my darkness. 29With you I can attack a barricade, and with my God I can leap over a wall. God — his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him. 31For who is God besides the Lord? And who is a rock? Only our God. 32God — he clothes me with strength and makes my way perfect.
Read all of Psalms 18Psalms 18:30 word by word
הָאֵל֮ תָּמִ֪ים דַּ֫רְכּ֥וֹ אִמְרַֽת־יְהוָ֥ה צְרוּפָ֑ה מָגֵ֥ן ה֝֗וּא לְכֹ֤ל׀ הַחֹסִ֬ים בּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Godאֵל'êl · GodH410
- his wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
- perfectתָּמִיםtâmîym · unblemishedH8549
- the wordאִמְרָה'imrâh 'emrâh · wordH565
- of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
- is triedצָרַףtsâraph · to refineH6884
- a bucklerמָגֵןmâgên meginnâh · shieldH4043
- to all those that trustחָסָהchâsâh · to seek refugeH2620
Cross-references for Psalms 18:30
- Psalms 19:7The instruction of the Lord is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise.
- Psalms 25:10All the Lord’s ways show faithful love and truth to those who keep his covenant and decrees.
- Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock — his work is perfect; all his ways are just. A faithful God, without bias, he is righteous and true.
- 2 Samuel 22:31God — his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.
- Daniel 4:37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of the heavens, because all his works are true and his ways are just. He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
- Romans 12:2Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- Revelation 15:3They sang the song of God’s servant Moses and the song of the Lamb: Great and awe-inspiring are your works, Lord God, the Almighty; just and true are your ways, King of the nations.
- Psalms 12:6The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times.
- Psalms 19:8The precepts of the Lord are right, making the heart glad; the command of the Lord is radiant, making the eyes light up.
- Psalms 119:140Your word is completely pure, and your servant loves it.
- Proverbs 30:5Every word of God is pure; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
- Psalms 18:2The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock where I seek refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
- Psalms 17:7Display the wonders of your faithful love, Savior of all who seek refuge from those who rebel against your right hand.
- Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is a sun and shield. The Lord grants favor and honor; he does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.
Commentaries on Psalms 18:30
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 30God, his way is perfect - His conduct is like his nature, absolutely pure. The word of the Lord is tried - Literally tried in the fire. It has stood all tests; and has never failed those who pleaded it before its author. He is a buckler - A sure protection to every simple believing soul. We cannot believe his word too implicity; nor trust too confidently in him.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 30As for God - The declaration in this verse is suggested by the facts narrated in the previous verses. The contemplation of those facts leads the thoughts of the author of the psalm up to the Great Source of all these blessings, and to these general reflections on his character. “As for God,” that is, in respect to that Great Being, who has delivered me, his ways are all perfect; his word is tried; he is a shield to all those who trust in him. His way is…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29-50Verses 29-50 When we praise for one mercy, we must observe the many more, with which we have been compassed all our days. Many things had contributed to David's advancement, and he owns the hand of God in them all, to teach us to do likewise. In verse #(32), and the following verses, are the gifts of God to the spiritual warrior, whereby he is prepared for the contest, after the example of his victorious Leader. Learn that we must seek release being made…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 30perfect: God’s character is full of integrity. He is completely trustworthy (see Psalm 18:26). God promises to protect his people, and he keeps this promise. Seeking God's protection requires trust and faith. Despite his feelings or external circumstances, the psalmist makes a deep commitment to the Lord. He experiences joy (Psalms 5:11; 64:10) as he waits for the Lord's rescue (Psalm 57:1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 30-3230-32. God's perfection is the source of his own, which has resulted from his trust on the one hand, and God's promised help on the other. tried--"as metals are tried by fire and proved genuine" (Psa 12:6). Shield (Psa 3:3). Girding was essential to free motion on account of the looseness of Oriental dresses; hence it is an expressive figure for describing the gift of strength.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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