Psalms 18:48 asv — He rescueth me from mine enemies; Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from t…

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"He rescueth me from mine enemies; Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man. "

— Psalms 18:48, American Standard Version

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Psalms 18 — Context

45

The foreigners shall fade away, And shall come trembling out of their close places.

46

Jehovah liveth; and blessed be my rock; And exalted be the God of my salvation,

47

Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.

48

He rescueth me from mine enemies; Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man.

49

Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah, among the nations, And will sing praises unto thy name.

50

Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.

Psalms 18:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:48 say?
Psalms 18:48 in the American Standard Version reads: “He rescueth me from mine enemies; Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man. ”
Where is Psalms 18:48 in the Bible?
Psalms 18:48 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 48.
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 18:48.
What translation should I read Psalms 18:48 in?
Psalms 18:48 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 18:48?
Psalms 18:48 reads (ASV): “He rescueth me from mine enemies; Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man. ” 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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