Psalms 18:48

Psalms 18:48 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
• English Standard Version (ESV)who rescued me from my enemies; yes, you exalted me above those who rose against me; you delivered me from the man of violence.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me; You have delivered me from the violent man.
• New Living Translation (NLT)and rescues me from my enemies. You hold me safe beyond the reach of my enemies; you save me from violent opponents.

Context of Psalms 18:48

46The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior! 47He is the God who avenges me, who subdues nations under me, who saves me from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from a violent man you rescued me. 49Therefore I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name. 50He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing love to his anointed, to David and to his descendants forever.

Psalms 18:48 word by word

מְפַלְּטִ֗י מֵאֹ֫יְבָ֥י אַ֣ף מִן־קָ֭מַי תְּרוֹמְמֵ֑נִי מֵאִ֥ישׁ חָ֝מָ֗ס תַּצִּילֵֽנִי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He deliverethפָּלַטpâlaţ · to escapeH6403
• me from mine enemiesאֹיֵב'ôyêb 'ôyêb · enemyH341
• yea, thou liftest me upרוּםrûm · to exaltH7311
• above those that rise upקוּםqûm · to arise: riseH6965
• against me: thou hast deliveredנָצַלnâtsal · to rescueH5337
• me from the violentחָמָסchâmâs · violenceH2555
• manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376

Cross-references for Psalms 18:48

• Psalms 22:27All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him,
• Psalms 59:1Deliver me from my enemies, O God; be my fortress against those who are attacking me.
• Psalms 89:13Your arm is endowed with power; your hand is strong, your right hand exalted.
• Philippians 2:9Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,
• Psalms 7:16The trouble they cause recoils on them; their violence comes down on their own heads.
• Psalms 86:14Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God; ruthless people are trying to kill me— they have no regard for you.
• Psalms 140:1Rescue me, Lord, from evildoers; protect me from the violent,

Commentaries on Psalms 18:48

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 48He delivereth me - That is, he hath delivered me, and continues to deliver me, from all that rise up against me. The violent man - Saul; this applies particularly to him.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 48He delivereth me from mine enemies - From all my foes. Yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me - So that I triumph over them. Instead of being subdued by them, and trampled under their feet, I am exalted, and they are humbled. Thou hast delivered me from the violent man - Margin, as in Hebrew, man of violence; the man characterized by injustice and wrong; the man who endeavored to overcome and subdue me by force and arms. There 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. 46-50The psalmist again reflects on the Lord’s victories. God’s amazing rescue and the king’s victory are cause for celebration.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 47-4847-48. avengeth me--His cause is espoused by God as His own.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