Psalm 18:18
New International Version
They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the LORD was my support.

New Living Translation
They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the LORD supported me.

English Standard Version
They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.

Berean Standard Bible
They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.

King James Bible
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

New King James Version
They confronted me in the day of my calamity, But the LORD was my support.

New American Standard Bible
They confronted me in the day of my disaster, But the LORD was my support.

NASB 1995
They confronted me in the day of my calamity, But the LORD was my stay.

NASB 1977
They confronted me in the day of my calamity, But the LORD was my stay.

Legacy Standard Bible
They confronted me in the day of my disaster, But Yahweh was my support.

Amplified Bible
They confronted me in the day of my disaster, But the LORD was my support.

Christian Standard Bible
They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They confronted me in the day of my distress, but the LORD was my support.

American Standard Version
They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.

Contemporary English Version
On the day disaster struck, they came and attacked, but you defended me.

English Revised Version
They came upon me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the day when I faced disaster, they confronted me, but the LORD came to my defense.

Good News Translation
When I was in trouble, they attacked me, but the LORD protected me.

International Standard Version
They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.

Majority Standard Bible
They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.

NET Bible
They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD helped me.

New Heart English Bible
They came on me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.

Webster's Bible Translation
They attacked me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

World English Bible
They came on me in the day of my calamity, but Yahweh was my support.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They go before me in a day of my calamity "" And YHWH is for a support to me.

Young's Literal Translation
They go before me in a day of my calamity And Jehovah is for a support to me.

Smith's Literal Translation
They will anticipate me in the day of my calamity, and Jehovah will be a support to me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They prevented me in the day of my affliction: and the Lord became my protector.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They intercepted me in the day of my affliction, and the Lord became my protector.

New American Bible
They attacked me on my day of distress, but the LORD was my support.

New Revised Standard Version
They confronted me in the day of my calamity; but the LORD was my support.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They confronted me in the day of my extremity, but the LORD was my deliverer.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He went before me in the day of my adversity and has been to me, LORD JEHOVAH, The Savior.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They confronted me in the day of my calamity; But the LORD was a stay unto me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They prevented me in the day of mine affliction: but the Lord was my stay against them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD is My Rock
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. 19He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 22:19
They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.

Psalm 118:13
I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.

Psalm 94:18
If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me.

Psalm 9:9
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Psalm 37:24
Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Psalm 54:4
Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.

Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

Psalm 71:20
Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up.

Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

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 50:7
Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

me in

Deuteronomy 32:34
Is not this laid up in store with me, and sealed up among my treasures?

2 Samuel 22:19
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

Jeremiah 18:17
I will scatter them as with an east wind before the enemy; I will shew them the back, and not the face, in the day of their calamity.

but

Psalm 46:1,2,11
To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble…

1 Samuel 30:6
And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.

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














They confronted me
This phrase suggests a direct and aggressive encounter. The Hebrew root word here is "קָדַם" (qadam), which implies a meeting or coming before someone, often with hostility. In the historical context of David's life, this could refer to the numerous times he faced adversaries, whether it was King Saul, the Philistines, or other enemies. Spiritually, this confrontation can symbolize the trials and tribulations believers face in their walk of faith, reminding us that opposition is a part of the Christian journey.

in my day of calamity
The "day of calamity" refers to a time of great distress or disaster. The Hebrew word "אֵיד" (ed) is used here, which denotes ruin or misfortune. For David, this could have been any number of perilous situations he encountered, such as fleeing from Saul or battling foreign armies. For Christians today, it represents those moments when life seems overwhelming, and challenges appear insurmountable. It is a reminder that such days are part of the human experience, yet they are also opportunities for divine intervention.

but the LORD
This phrase introduces a contrast and a turning point. The Hebrew name for God used here is "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness. In the midst of calamity, the presence of the LORD signifies hope and deliverance. It reassures believers that no matter how dire the situation, God is actively involved and sovereign over all circumstances.

was my support
The word "support" comes from the Hebrew "מִשְׁעָן" (mishan), meaning a stay or a prop. It conveys the idea of God being a firm foundation and a reliable source of strength. For David, this was a personal testimony of God's sustaining power throughout his life. For Christians, it is an encouragement that God is our ultimate support system, providing stability and strength when we are weak. This phrase assures us that God's support is unwavering, and He is always ready to uphold us in times of need.

(18) Prevented.--Better, fell upon me unawares. See this use of the verb, generally however used in a good sense, in Psalm 18:5.

Verse 18. - They prevented me in the day of my calamity (comp. 1 Samuel 23:13-15; 1 Samuel 24:1-3; 1 Samuel 26:1-4, etc.). But the Lord was my Stay. God frustrated all the designs of David's foes, and prevented him from falling into their hands.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They confronted me
יְקַדְּמ֥וּנִי (yə·qad·də·mū·nî)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular
Strong's 6923: To project, precede, to anticipate, hasten, meet

in my day
בְיוֹם־ (ḇə·yō·wm-)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of calamity,
אֵידִ֑י (’ê·ḏî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 343: Oppression, misfortune, ruin

but the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

was
וַֽיְהִי־ (way·hî-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

my support.
לְמִשְׁעָ֣ן (lə·miš·‘ān)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4937: A support, a protector, sustenance


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