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 · 2000

I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I 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 · 1862

The `Praised One' I call Jehovah, And from my enemies I am saved.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I will call upon Jehovah, who is to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Context

v.2Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.

v.3This passage

v.4The cords of death compassed me, And the floods of ungodliness made me afraid.

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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