Psalms 18:7 kjva — Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth."

— Psalms 18:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 18 — Context

4

The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.

5

The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.

6

In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.

7

Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.

8

There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.

9

He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet.

10

And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.

Psalms 18:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:7 say?
Psalms 18:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.”
Where is Psalms 18:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 18:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 7.
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 18:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 18:7 in?
Psalms 18:7 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 18:7?
Psalms 18:7 reads (KJVA): “Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.” 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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