Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great. New Living Translation You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great. English Standard Version You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great. Berean Standard Bible You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me. King James Bible Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. New King James Version You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great. New American Standard Bible You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, And Your right hand upholds me; And Your gentleness makes me great. NASB 1995 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, And Your right hand upholds me; And Your gentleness makes me great. NASB 1977 Thou hast also given me the shield of Thy salvation, And Thy right hand upholds me; And Thy gentleness makes me great. Legacy Standard Bible You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, And Your right hand upholds me; And Your gentleness makes me great. Amplified Bible You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, And Your right hand upholds and sustains me; Your gentleness [Your gracious response when I pray] makes me great. Christian Standard Bible You have given me the shield of your salvation; your right hand upholds me, and your humility exalts me. Holman Christian Standard Bible You have given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your humility exalts me. American Standard Version Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; And thy right hand hath holden me up, And thy gentleness hath made me great. Contemporary English Version You alone are my shield. Your right hand supports me, and by coming to help me, you have made me famous. English Revised Version Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. GOD'S WORD® Translation You have given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand supports me. Your gentleness makes me great. Good News Translation O LORD, you protect me and save me; your care has made me great, and your power has kept me safe. International Standard Version You have given to me the shield of your deliverance, and your right hand holds me up; your gentleness made me great. Majority Standard Bible You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me. NET Bible You give me your protective shield; your right hand supports me; your willingness to help enables me to prevail. New Heart English Bible You have also given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand holds me up, and your help has made me great. Webster's Bible Translation Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath held me up and thy gentleness hath made me great. World English Bible You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand sustains me. Your gentleness has made me great. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd You give to me the shield of Your salvation, "" And Your right hand supports me, "" And Your lowliness makes me great. Young's Literal Translation And Thou givest to me the shield of Thy salvation, And Thy right hand doth support me, And Thy lowliness maketh me great. Smith's Literal Translation Thou wilt give to me the shield of thy salvation, and thy right hand will uphold me, and thy clemency will enlarge me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thou hast given me the protection of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath held me up: And thy discipline hath corrected me unto the end: and thy discipline, the same shall teach me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You have given me your saving shield; your right hand has upheld me; your favor made me great. New Revised Standard Version You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand has supported me; your help has made me great. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; and thy right hand hath held me up; and thy discipline hath made me great. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You have given me a shield of salvation; your right hand will comfort me and your discipline will make me great. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou hast also given me Thy shield of salvation, And Thy right hand hath holden me up; And Thy condescension hath made me great. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou hast made me secure in my salvation: and thy right hand has helped me, and thy correction has upheld me to the end; yea, thy correction itself shall instruct me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD is My Rock…34He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 35You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me. 36You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.… Cross References 2 Samuel 22:36 You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me. 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 51:16 I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’” Deuteronomy 33:29 Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.” Psalm 144:1-2 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. Psalm 3:3 But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. Psalm 140:7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle. Ephesians 6:10-17 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ... 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Isaiah 45:1 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: Isaiah 59:16 He saw that there was no man; He was amazed that there was no one to intercede. So His own arm brought salvation, and His own righteousness sustained Him. 1 Samuel 17:47 And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. Treasury of Scripture You have also given me the shield of your salvation: and your right hand has held me up, and your gentleness has made me great. shield Psalm 5:12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Deuteronomy 33:29 Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places. right Psalm 17:7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them. Psalm 45:3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. gentleness. Psalm 45:4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 22:3 All thy rulers are fled together, they are bound by the archers: all that are found in thee are bound together, which have fled from far. Jump to Previous Breastplate Condescension Gentleness Givest Great Hand Held Help Holden Lowliness Makes Maketh Mercy Right Salvation Shield Stoop Support Supported Sustains Upholds VictoryJump to Next Breastplate Condescension Gentleness Givest Great Hand Held Help Holden Lowliness Makes Maketh Mercy Right Salvation Shield Stoop Support Supported Sustains Upholds VictoryPsalm 18 1. David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessingsYou have given me Your shield of salvation; In ancient warfare, a shield was a crucial piece of armor, providing protection against enemy attacks. Here, the "shield of salvation" symbolizes God's protection and deliverance. The imagery of God as a shield is common in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 3:3, 28:7) and reflects the belief that God is a refuge and defense for His people. Salvation, in this context, refers to both physical deliverance from enemies and spiritual salvation. This phrase emphasizes God's role as a savior and protector, a theme that resonates throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the narratives of Israel's deliverance from Egypt and the conquest of Canaan. The shield also points to the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ, who provides eternal protection and deliverance from sin. Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 18, David is expressing his gratitude and praise to God for deliverance from his enemies and from the hand of Saul. This psalm is a song of thanksgiving for God's protection and salvation. 2. God The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the provider of salvation, strength, and support. His attributes of protection and gentleness are highlighted. 3. Enemies While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the psalm involves David's deliverance from his enemies, which underscores the significance of God's protection. Teaching Points God's ProtectionJust as God provided David with a "shield of salvation," He offers us protection through faith in Christ. We can trust in His defense against spiritual and physical adversities. Divine Support God's "right hand" symbolizes His power and authority. In our lives, we can rely on His strength to uphold us in times of trouble and weakness. The Power of Gentleness God's gentleness is not a sign of weakness but a powerful force that lifts us up. In our interactions, we should emulate this gentleness, knowing it can have a profound impact on others. Exaltation through Humility David's exaltation comes through God's gentleness, reminding us that true elevation comes from God and often through humble submission to His will.(35) Thy gentleness.--Or, meekness, as in margin. We cannot afford to sacrifice this striking foreshadowing of His saying of Himself, "I am meek and lowly," to the scare of a word like anthropomorphism. Why be afraid to speak of the Divine Being as meek any more than as jealous. The LXX. and Vulgate have "discipline," probably through this timidity.Verse 35. - Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; i.e. in battle thou extendest over me the shield of thy protection. Nothing was more common in ancient warfare than for a warrior, while he was engaged in using his offensive weapons, especially the bow, to be protected from the missiles of the enemy by a comrade who held a shield before him. The Assyrian kings were constantly thus defended in battle, and it was even common for an ordinary archer to be similarly guarded (see ' Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 2. pp. 30, 32, 33, for illustrations). And thy right hand hath holden me up. The "right hand" is always spoken of as the arm of greatest strength (comp. Psalm 44:3; Psalm 45:4; Psalm 48:10; Psalm 60:5, etc.). And thy gentleness hath made me great; rather, thy condescension (Kay) - the quality in God which most nearly corresponds to humility in man. The word is not elsewhere used of God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You have givenוַתִּתֶּן־ (wat·tit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set me לִי֮ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew Your shield מָגֵ֪ן (mā·ḡên) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile of salvation; יִ֫שְׁעֶ֥ךָ (yiš·‘e·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3468: Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare Your right hand וִֽימִינְךָ֥ (wî·mî·nə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south upholds me, תִסְעָדֵ֑נִי (ṯis·‘ā·ḏê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5582: To support, sustain, stay and Your gentleness וְֽעַנְוַתְךָ֥ (wə·‘an·waṯ·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6037: Gentleness, meekness exalts me. תַרְבֵּֽנִי׃ (ṯar·bê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great Links Psalm 18:35 NIVPsalm 18:35 NLT Psalm 18:35 ESV Psalm 18:35 NASB Psalm 18:35 KJV Psalm 18:35 BibleApps.com Psalm 18:35 Biblia Paralela Psalm 18:35 Chinese Bible Psalm 18:35 French Bible Psalm 18:35 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 18:35 You have also given me the shield (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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