Psalms 18:3

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

— Psalms 18:3, NET Bible®

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Psalms 18 — Context

1

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.

5

The ropes of Sheol tightened around me, the snares of death trapped me.

6

In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.