Psalm 18:17
New International Version
He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me.

New Living Translation
He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me.

English Standard Version
He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

Berean Standard Bible
He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.

King James Bible
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.

New King James Version
He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, For they were too strong for me.

New American Standard Bible
He saved me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

NASB 1995
He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

NASB 1977
He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

Legacy Standard Bible
He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

Amplified Bible
He rescued me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.

Christian Standard Bible
He rescued me from my powerful enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He rescued me from my powerful enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me.

American Standard Version
He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.

Contemporary English Version
You rescued me from enemies, who were hateful and too powerful for me.

English Revised Version
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, because they were too strong for me.

Good News Translation
He rescued me from my powerful enemies and from all those who hate me--they were too strong for me.

International Standard Version
He delivered me from my strong enemies, from those who hated me because they were stronger than I.

Majority Standard Bible
He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.

NET Bible
He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

New Heart English Bible
He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me; for they were too mighty for me.

Webster's Bible Translation
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them who hated me: for they were too strong for me.

World English Bible
He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me; for they were too mighty for me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He delivers me from my strong enemy, "" And from those hating me, "" For they have been stronger than I.

Young's Literal Translation
He delivereth me from my strong enemy, And from those hating me, For they have been stronger than I.

Smith's Literal Translation
He will deliver me from my strong enemy, and from them hating me: for they were strong above me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He delivered me from my strongest enemies, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He rescued me from my strongest enemies, and from those who hated me. For they had been too strong for me.

New American Bible
He rescued me from my mighty enemy, from foes too powerful for me.

New Revised Standard Version
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from those who hated me; for they were too mighty for me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He delivered me from my strong enemies and from them which hated me; for they were too strong for me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he delivered me from my mighty enemies, and from those hating me who were stronger than I.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He delivered me from mine enemy most strong, And from them that hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He will deliver me from my mighty enemies, and from them that hate me; for they are stronger than I.

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Audio Bible



Context
The LORD is My Rock
16He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. 17He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. 18They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 22:18
He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.

Exodus 18:9-10
And Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel, whom He had rescued from the hand of the Egyptians. / Jethro declared, “Blessed be the LORD, who has delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and of Pharaoh, and who has delivered the people from the hand of the Egyptians.

Psalm 144:7
Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners,

Psalm 144:11
Set me free and rescue me from the grasp of foreigners, whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful.

Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

Psalm 35:10
All my bones will exclaim, “Who is like You, O LORD, who delivers the afflicted from the aggressor, the poor and needy from the robber?”

Psalm 40:2
He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.

Psalm 69:14
Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters.

Psalm 69:18
Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 59:19
So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD.

Jeremiah 1:19
They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

2 Corinthians 1:10
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

Colossians 1:13
He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,


Treasury of Scripture

He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.

strong

Psalm 38:19
But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.

2 Samuel 22:1,18
And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul: …

Hebrews 2:14,15
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; …

them

Psalm 18:40,41
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me…

Psalm 9:13
Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:

Psalm 25:19
Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.

they were

Psalm 35:10
All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?

Ephesians 6:10-12
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might…

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Psalm 18
1. David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessings














He rescued me
The phrase "He rescued me" speaks to the divine intervention and deliverance that God provides to His people. In the Hebrew text, the word used here is "יַצִּילֵנִי" (yatsileni), which comes from the root "נצל" (natsal), meaning to snatch away, deliver, or save. This word is often used in the context of God saving His people from danger or oppression. Historically, this reflects the numerous times God delivered Israel from their enemies, such as the Exodus from Egypt. Spiritually, it signifies God's ongoing role as a Savior, not just in physical terms but also in spiritual deliverance from sin and death through Jesus Christ.

from my powerful enemy
The phrase "from my powerful enemy" highlights the formidable nature of the adversaries that David faced. The Hebrew word for "powerful" is "עָצוּם" (atzum), which conveys strength and might. This could refer to literal enemies, such as King Saul or foreign nations, who were stronger and more numerous than David. In a broader spiritual context, it can also symbolize the spiritual forces of evil that believers contend with. The historical context of David's life, filled with battles and threats, serves as a metaphor for the spiritual battles Christians face today, reminding them of God's power to overcome any adversary.

and from foes too mighty for me
The phrase "and from foes too mighty for me" emphasizes the overwhelming odds that David faced. The Hebrew word for "foes" is "שֹׂנְאַי" (son'ai), meaning those who hate or are hostile. The description "too mighty for me" underscores human limitations and the need for divine assistance. This reflects the biblical theme of God's strength being made perfect in human weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Historically, David's reliance on God in the face of insurmountable odds serves as an example of faith and trust. For believers, it is a reminder that no matter how insurmountable the challenges may seem, God's power is sufficient to deliver and protect.

Verse 17. - He delivered me from my strong enemy. This is generally understood of Saul. By the defeat of Gilboa, and its consequences (1 Samuel 31:1-4), God delivered David from the peril of death which hung over him so long as Saul lived. And from them which hated me. David's enemies among the courtiers of Saul were powerless without their master. Many, probably, fell in the battle; the rest sank into obscurity. For they were too strong for me. I must have succumbed to them had not God helped me.

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Hebrew
He rescued me
יַצִּילֵ֗נִי (yaṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

from
מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (mim·men·nî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

my powerful
עָ֑ז (‘āz)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 5794: Strong, vehement, harsh

enemy
מֵאֹיְבִ֥י (mê·’ō·yə·ḇî)
Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary

and from foes
וּ֝מִשֹּׂנְאַ֗י (ū·miś·śō·nə·’ay)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8130: To hate

too mighty for me.
אָמְצ֥וּ (’ā·mə·ṣū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert


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