Psalms 18:8-16

8He breathed out smoke from his nose. Fire and hot coals came out from his mouth, to destroy his enemies.

9God caused the sky to bend as he came down. Dark clouds were under his feet.

10He sat on a cherub and he flew. The wind carried him as he travelled.

11God covered himself with darkness. He hid himself in dark clouds that held rain.

12Bright light went in front of him. Hail and lightning fell from the clouds.

13The Lord sent thunder from the sky. People everywhere heard the voice of the Most High God.

14The Lord shot his arrows of lightning. He caused his enemies to run away.

15When you shouted against your enemies, Lord, even the bottom of the deep sea appeared. People could see the foundations of the earth, when you breathed out in anger.

16The Lord reached down to me from above. He took hold of me and he pulled me up out of the deep water.