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Psalms 18:1 net — For the music director; by the LORD’s servant David, who sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD rescued…

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"For the music director; by the LORD’s servant David, who sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said:“I love you, LORD, my source of strength!"

— Psalms 18:1, NET Bible

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Psalms 18 — Context

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For the music director; by the LORD’s servant David, who sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said:“I love you, LORD, my source of strength!

2

The LORD is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge.

3

I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.

4

The waves of death engulfed me, the currents of chaos overwhelmed me.

Psalms 18:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:1 say?
Psalms 18:1 in the NET Bible reads: “For the music director; by the LORD’s servant David, who sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said:“I love you, LORD, my source of strength!”
Where is Psalms 18:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 18:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 18:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 18:1 in?
Psalms 18:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 18:1?
Psalms 18:1 reads (NET): “For the music director; by the LORD’s servant David, who sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said:“I love you, LORD, my source of strength!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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