Psalm 18:19
New International Version
He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.

New Living Translation
He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me.

English Standard Version
He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because he delighted in me.

Berean Standard Bible
He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

King James Bible
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

New King James Version
He also brought me out into a broad place; He delivered me because He delighted in me.

New American Standard Bible
He also brought me out into an open place; He rescued me, because He delighted in me.

NASB 1995
He brought me forth also into a broad place; He rescued me, because He delighted in me.

NASB 1977
He brought me forth also into a broad place; He rescued me, because He delighted in me.

Legacy Standard Bible
He brought me forth also into a broad place; He rescued me, because He delighted in me.

Amplified Bible
He brought me out into a broad place; He rescued me because He was pleased with me and delighted in me.

Christian Standard Bible
He brought me out to a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He brought me out to a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

American Standard Version
He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Contemporary English Version
When I was fenced in, you freed and rescued me because you love me.

English Revised Version
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He brought me out to a wide-open place. He rescued me because he was pleased with me.

Good News Translation
He helped me out of danger; he saved me because he was pleased with me.

International Standard Version
He brought me out to a spacious place; he delivered me, for in me he takes delight.

Majority Standard Bible
He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

NET Bible
He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

New Heart English Bible
He brought me forth also into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Webster's Bible Translation
He brought me forth also in a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

World English Bible
He brought me out also into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He brings me forth to a large place, "" He draws me out, because He delighted in me.

Young's Literal Translation
And He bringeth me forth to a large place, He draweth me out, because He delighted in me.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will bring me forth to a wide place: he will deliver me, for he delighted in me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he brought me forth into a large place: he saved me, because he was well pleased with me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he led me out, into a wide place. He accomplished my salvation, because he willed me.

New American Bible
He set me free in the open; he rescued me because he loves me.

New Revised Standard Version
He brought me out into a broad place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He brought me forth into comfort; he delivered me because he delighted in me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he brought me out to an expanse and delivered me, because he was pleased with me.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because He delighted in me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he brought me out into a wide place: he will deliver me, because he has pleasure in me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD is My Rock
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. 20The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 22:20
He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.

Psalm 31:8
You have not delivered me to the enemy; You have set my feet in the open.

Psalm 118:5
In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.

Psalm 4:1
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.

Psalm 118:16-17
The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!” / I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done.

Psalm 40:2-3
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. / He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

Psalm 66:12
You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance.

Psalm 107:14
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.

Psalm 118:24
This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Isaiah 63:9
In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

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,


Treasury of Scripture

He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

brought

Psalm 18:36
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

Psalm 31:8
And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.

Psalm 40:2
He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

because

Psalm 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

2 Samuel 22:18-27
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me…

1 Kings 10:9
Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.

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














He brought me out
This phrase signifies a divine intervention where God actively rescues the psalmist from a place of distress or danger. The Hebrew root word for "brought out" is "יָצָא" (yatsa), which means to go out, come out, or bring out. This action reflects God's power and willingness to deliver His people from perilous situations. Historically, this can be likened to the Exodus, where God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, symbolizing liberation and salvation. In a spiritual sense, it represents God's ability to deliver us from sin and spiritual bondage.

into a spacious place
The "spacious place" is a metaphor for freedom, safety, and abundance. The Hebrew word "מֶרְחָב" (merchav) implies a broad, open area, free from constraints. This imagery contrasts with the confinement and oppression the psalmist previously experienced. In biblical times, a spacious place would be seen as a blessing, providing room to live, grow, and thrive. Spiritually, it signifies the freedom and peace found in God's presence, where believers are no longer bound by the chains of sin or fear.

He rescued me
The act of rescue is central to the theme of salvation throughout the Bible. The Hebrew word "חָלַץ" (chalats) means to draw out, deliver, or equip for battle. This suggests not only a removal from danger but also preparation and empowerment for future challenges. God's rescue is comprehensive, addressing both immediate threats and equipping us for ongoing spiritual warfare. This reflects the Christian belief in Jesus Christ as the ultimate rescuer, who delivers us from sin and equips us with the Holy Spirit.

because He delighted in me
This phrase reveals the motivation behind God's actions—His delight in the psalmist. The Hebrew word "חָפֵץ" (chaphets) means to take pleasure in or desire. This indicates a personal, relational aspect of God's love, where He finds joy in His people. It echoes the biblical theme of God's covenant love, where He chooses and cherishes His people not because of their merit but because of His grace and love. For Christians, this is a reminder of the personal relationship we have with God through Jesus Christ, who delights in us as His beloved children.

(19) A large place.--Comp. Psalm 4:1. But there is direct historical allusion to the settlement of Israel in Canaan, as will be seen by a comparison of the Hebrew with Exodus 3:8, and Numbers 14:8.

Verse 19. - He brought me forth also into a large place (comp. Psalm 31:8; Psalm 118:5). By "a large place" is probably meant open ground, not encompassed by snares, or nets, or enemies in ambush. He delivered me, because he delighted in me. David now proceeds to explain the grounds of God's favour towards him. He begins by summing up all in a word, "God delighted in him." He then goes on to explain the causes of God's "delight" (vers. 20-26).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He brought me out
וַיּוֹצִיאֵ֥נִי (way·yō·w·ṣî·’ê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

into the open;
לַמֶּרְחָ֑ב (lam·mer·ḥāḇ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4800: A broad or roomy place

He rescued me
יְ֝חַלְּצֵ֗נִי (yə·ḥal·lə·ṣê·nî)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 2502: To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen

because
כִּ֘י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

He delighted in me.
חָ֥פֵֽץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2654: To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire


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