Psalms 18:17

Psalms 18:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
• New International Version (NIV)He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, For they were too strong for me.

Context of Psalms 18:17

15And the beds of the waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were uncovered at thy rebuke, Jehovah, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils. 16He reached forth from above, he took me, he drew me out of great waters: He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me; for they were mightier than I. 18They encountered me in the day of my calamity, but Jehovah was my stay. 19And he brought me forth into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Psalms 18:17 word by word

יַצִּילֵ֗נִי מֵאֹיְבִ֥י עָ֑ז וּ֝מִשֹּׂנְאַ֗י כִּֽי־אָמְצ֥וּ מִמֶּֽנִּי׃Read the interlinear

Cross-references for Psalms 18:17

• Psalms 38:19But mine enemies are lively, they are strong; and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied:
• 2 Samuel 22:1And David spoke to Jehovah the words of this song in the day that Jehovah had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul.
• Hebrews 2:14Since therefore the children partake of blood and flesh, he also, in like manner, took part in the same, that through death he might annul him who has the might of death, that is, the devil;
• Psalms 18:40And mine enemies didst thou make to turn their backs unto me, and those that hated me I destroyed.
• Psalms 9:13Be gracious unto me, O Jehovah; consider mine affliction from them that hate me, lifting me up from the gates of death:
• Psalms 25:19Consider mine enemies, for they are many, and they hate me [with] cruel hatred.
• Psalms 69:4They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head; they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.
• Psalms 118:7Jehovah is for me among them that help me; and I shall see [my desire] upon them that hate me.
• Job 16:9His anger teareth and pursueth me; he gnasheth with his teeth against me; [as] mine adversary he sharpeneth his eyes at me.
• Luke 19:14But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not that this [man] should reign over us.
• Psalms 35:10All my bones shall say, Jehovah, who is like unto thee, who deliverest the afflicted from one stronger than he, yea, the afflicted and the needy from him that spoileth him!
• Ephesians 6:10For the rest, brethren, be strong in [the] Lord, and in the might of his strength.

Commentaries on Psalms 18:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17He delivered me from my strong enemy - Does not this refer to his conflict with Ishbi-benob? "And Ishbi-benob, which was of the sons of the giant - thought to have slain David. But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David sware unto him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, that thou quench not the light of Israel;" 2 Samuel 21:16, 2 Samuel 21:17. It appears that at this time…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17He delivered me from my strong enemy - The enemy that had more power than I had, and that was likely to overcome me. It is probable that the allusion here in the mind of the psalmist would be particularly to Saul. And from them which hated me - From all who hated and persecuted me, in the time of Saul, and ever onward during my life. For they were too strong for me - I had no power to resist them, and when I was about to sink under their opposition and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-50This psalm describes a royal story of God rescuing his king. A similar version of this psalm appears in 2 Samuel 22:1–51. The psalm encourages those who hear the earlier prayers for help in Psalms 16 and 17. The psalmist describes the dramatic nature of God’s rescue in three different ways (Psalm 18:7–15, 16–19, 30–36). The psalm also offers hope that a future Son of David will completely defeat evil (Psalm 18:43–50; compare Psalm 2).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 16-1916-19. from above--As seated on a throne, directing these terrible scenes, God-- sent--His hand (Psa 144:7), reached down to His humble worshipper, and delivered him. many waters--calamities (Job 30:14; Psa 124:4, 5).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