Psalms 18:17 nasb — He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

NASB

"He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me."

— Psalms 18:17, NASB

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Psalms 18 — Context

14

He sent out His arrows, and scattered them, And lightning flashes in abundance, and routed them.

15

Then the channels of water appeared, And the foundations of the world were laid bare At Your rebuke, O LORD, At the blast of the breath of Your nostrils.

16

He sent from on high, He took me; He drew me out of many waters.

17

He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.

18

They confronted me in the day of my calamity, But the LORD was my stay.

19

He brought me forth also into a broad place; He rescued me, because He delighted in me.

20

The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me.

Psalms 18:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:17 say?
Psalms 18:17 in the NASB reads: “He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.”
Where is Psalms 18:17 in the Bible?
Psalms 18:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 17.
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 18:17.
What translation should I read Psalms 18:17 in?
Psalms 18:17 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 18:17?
Psalms 18:17 reads (NASB): “He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.” 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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