Psalms 18:3
What does Psalms 18:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 18:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I will send up my cry to the Lord, who is to be praised; so will I be made safe from those who are against me.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The `Praised One' I call Jehovah, And from my enemies I am saved.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I will call upon Jehovah, who is to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 76:4
Glorious art thou and excellent, From the mountains of prey.
- Psalms 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
- 2 Samuel 22:4
I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
- Psalms 5:2
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God; For unto thee do I pray.
- Psalms 65:1
Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion; And unto thee shall the vow be performed.
- Psalms 91:15
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him.
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