Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He rescues me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. New Living Translation He ransoms me and keeps me safe from the battle waged against me, though many still oppose me. English Standard Version He redeems my soul in safety from the battle that I wage, for many are arrayed against me. Berean Standard Bible He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. King James Bible He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me. New King James Version He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, For there were many against me. New American Standard Bible He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me, For they are many who are aggressive toward me. NASB 1995 He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me, For they are many who strive with me. NASB 1977 He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me, For they are many who strive with me. Legacy Standard Bible He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me, For they are many who strive with me. Amplified Bible He has redeemed my life in peace from the battle that was against me, For there were many against me. Christian Standard Bible Though many are against me, he will redeem me from my battle unharmed. Holman Christian Standard Bible Though many are against me, He will redeem me from my battle unharmed. American Standard Version He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me; For they were many that strove with me. Contemporary English Version I am attacked from all sides, but you will rescue me unharmed by the battle. English Revised Version He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for they were many that strove with me. GOD'S WORD® Translation With [his] peace, he will rescue my soul from the war waged against me, because there are many [soldiers fighting] against me. Good News Translation He will bring me safely back from the battles that I fight against so many enemies. International Standard Version He calmly ransomed my soul from the war waged against me, for there was a vast crowd who stood against me. Majority Standard Bible He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. NET Bible He will rescue me and protect me from those who attack me, even though they greatly outnumber me. New Heart English Bible He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me. Webster's Bible Translation He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me. World English Bible He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has ransomed my soul in peace "" From him who is near to me, "" For with the multitude they were with me. Young's Literal Translation He hath ransomed in peace my soul From him who is near to me, For with the multitude they were with me. Smith's Literal Translation He redeemed my soul in peace from the encounter against me: for with many they were with me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall redeem my soul in peace from them that draw near to me: for among many they were with me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He will redeem my soul in peace from those who war against me, though there are many who oppose me. New Revised Standard Version He will redeem me unharmed from the battle that I wage, for many are arrayed against me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDeliver my soul from those who have been too wise for me, from those who have opposed me continuously. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Save my soul from those who are my wise ones, because they have been in contention with me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He hath redeemed my soul in peace so that none came nigh me; For they were many that strove with me. Brenton Septuagint Translation He shall deliver my soul in peace from them that draw nigh to me: for they were with me in many cases. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Cast Your Burden upon the LORD…17Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice. 18He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. 19God will hear and humiliate them—the One enthroned for the ages—Selah because they do not change and they have no fear of God.… Cross References 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. 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, Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Psalm 107:6 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Psalm 91:3 Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. Psalm 56:13 For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. 2 Peter 2:9 if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Psalm 138:7 If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me. Treasury of Scripture He has delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me. He hath Psalm 3:6,7 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about… Psalm 27:1-3 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? … Psalm 57:3 He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. there 2 Kings 6:16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. 2 Chronicles 32:7,8 Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: … Matthew 26:53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? Jump to Previous Although Arrayed Attack Battle Deliver Delivered Multitude Nigh Oppose Peace Ransomed Ransoms Redeem Redeemed Safety Soul Strive Strove Unharmed Wage WagedJump to Next Although Arrayed Attack Battle Deliver Delivered Multitude Nigh Oppose Peace Ransomed Ransoms Redeem Redeemed Safety Soul Strive Strove Unharmed Wage WagedPsalm 55 1. David in his prayer complains of his fearful case9. He prays against his enemies, of whose wickedness and treachery he complains 16. He comforts himself in God's preservation oh him, and confusion of his enemies He redeems my soul in peace The phrase "He redeems" is rooted in the Hebrew word "פָּדָה" (padah), which conveys the idea of a kinsman redeemer, someone who buys back or rescues. This concept is deeply embedded in the Old Testament, where God is often portrayed as the Redeemer of Israel, delivering His people from bondage and distress. The word "redeems" here signifies not just a physical deliverance but a spiritual and emotional rescue, emphasizing God's role as a savior who restores and brings wholeness. The word "peace" (שָׁלוֹם, shalom) is rich in meaning, encompassing not only the absence of conflict but also completeness, welfare, and harmony. In the context of this verse, it suggests that God's redemption brings a profound sense of tranquility and well-being to the psalmist's soul, a peace that surpasses understanding and is rooted in divine intervention. from the battle waged against me even though many oppose me (18) From the battle.--The reading of the LXX. is preferable, "from these drawing near to me." For there were many with me.--This is only intelligible if we insert the word fighting. "For there were many fighting with me," i.e., "against me." But the text seems corrupt. Verse 18. - He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me. Once mere "the preterite of prophetic certainty." David sees his deliverance effected. He beholds the coming battle (2 Samuel 17:11; 2 Samuel 18:6-8). He sees that there are many with him; i.e. "many that contend with him;" but his courage does not fail - he is assured of being "delivered" and re-established in his kingdom "in peace."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He will redeemפָּ֘דָ֤ה (pā·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6299: To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve my soul נַ֭פְשִׁי (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion in peace בְשָׁל֣וֹם (ḇə·šā·lō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace from the battle; מִקֲּרָב־ (miq·qă·rāḇ-) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7128: Hostile encounter though כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction many בְ֝רַבִּ֗ים (ḇə·rab·bîm) Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great are הָי֥וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be against me, עִמָּדִֽי׃ (‘im·mā·ḏî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5978: Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, Links Psalm 55:18 NIVPsalm 55:18 NLT Psalm 55:18 ESV Psalm 55:18 NASB Psalm 55:18 KJV Psalm 55:18 BibleApps.com Psalm 55:18 Biblia Paralela Psalm 55:18 Chinese Bible Psalm 55:18 French Bible Psalm 55:18 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 55:18 He has redeemed my soul in peace (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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