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Psalms 18:1
1I love you, Lord; you are my strength.
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Context of Psalms 18:1
I love you, Lord; you are my strength. 2The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. 3I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.
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וַיֹּאמַ֡ר אֶרְחָמְךָ֖ יְהוָ֣ה חִזְקִֽי׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 18:1
- Psalms 34:19The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
- Exodus 15:1Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the Lord: “I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; he has hurled both horse and rider into the sea.
- Judges 5:1On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:
- 1 Samuel 2:1Then Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me.
- Isaiah 12:1In that day you will sing: “I will praise you, O Lord! You were angry with me, but not anymore. Now you comfort me.
- Psalms 116:1I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy.
- Psalms 144:1Praise the Lord, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle.
- 1 John 4:19We love each other because he loved us first.
- Psalms 18:32God arms me with strength, and he makes my way perfect.
- Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
- Psalms 118:14The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.
- Isaiah 12:2See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”
- Philippians 4:13For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
- Colossians 1:11We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,
Commentaries on Psalms 18:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1I will love thee - Love always subsists on motive and reason. The verb רחם racham signifies to love with all the tender feelinys of nature. "From my inmost bowels will I love thee, O Lord!" Why should he love Jehovah? Not merely because he was infinitely great and good, possessed of all possible perfections, but because he was good to him: and he here enumerates some of the many blessings he received from him. My strength - 1. Thou who hast given me power…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1I will love thee, O Lord - This verse is not found in the song in Psalm 27:1, “The Lord is the strength of my life.” Psalm 28:8, “he is the saving strength of his anointed.” Compare Psalm 29:11; Psalm 46:1; Psalm 73:26; Psalm 81:1; Psalm 140:7.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1David rejoices in the deliverances God wrought for him. (1-19) He takes the comfort of his integrity, which God had cleared up. (20-28) He gives to God the glory of all his mighty deeds. (29-50) Verses 1-19 The first words, "I will love thee, O Lord, my strength," are the scope and contents of the psalm. Those that truly love God, may triumph in him as their Rock and Refuge, and may with confidence call upon him. It is good for us to observe all the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1The servant of the Lord was given the duty to establish God's kingdom on earth (see Psalm 78:70; 132:10; 144:10). The Lord rescued David from all his enemies by helping him defeat them (see 2 Samuel 8:1–14).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-501. I will love thee--with most tender affection.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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