Psalms 18:18 bbe — They came on me in the day of my trouble; but the Lord was my support.

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"They came on me in the day of my trouble; but the Lord was my support."

— Psalms 18:18, Bible in Basic English

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“They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay.”
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Psalms 18 — Context

Then the deep beds of the waters were seen, and the bases of the world were uncovered, because of your words of wrath, O Lord, because of the breath from your mouth.

He sent from on high, he took me, pulling me out of great waters.

He made me free from my strong hater, and from those who were against me, because they were stronger than I.

They came on me in the day of my trouble; but the Lord was my support.

He took me out into a wide place; he was my saviour because he had delight in me.

The Lord gives me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean before him.

For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not been turned away in sin from my God.

Psalms 18:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:18 say?

Psalms 18:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They came on me in the day of my trouble; but the Lord was my support.”

Where is Psalms 18:18 in the Bible?

Psalms 18:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 18.

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 18:18.

What translation should I read Psalms 18:18 in?

Psalms 18:18 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 18:18?

Psalms 18:18 reads (BBE): “They came on me in the day of my trouble; but the Lord was my support.” 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.

Psalms 18:18 bbe — They came on me in the day of my trouble; but the Lord was my support.

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