Psalms 18:1
American King James I will love you, O LORD, my strength.
American Standard Version I love thee, O Jehovah, my strength.
King James I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.
World English Bible I love you, Yahweh, my strength.
Psalms 18:2
American King James The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
American Standard Version Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
King James The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
World English Bible Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
Psalms 18:3
American King James I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies.
American Standard Version I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
King James I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
World English Bible I call on Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised; and I am saved from my enemies.
Psalms 18:4
American King James The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
American Standard Version The cords of death compassed me, And the floods of ungodliness made me afraid.
King James The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
World English Bible The cords of death surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid.
Psalms 18:5
American King James The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.
American Standard Version The cords of Sheol were round about me; The snares of death came upon me.
King James The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.
World English Bible The cords of Sheol were around me. The snares of death came on me.
Psalms 18:6
American King James In my distress I called on the LORD, and cried to my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
American Standard Version In my distress I called upon Jehovah, And cried unto my God: He heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry before him came into his ears.
King James 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.
World English Bible In my distress I called on Yahweh, and cried to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple. My cry before him came into his ears.
Psalms 18:7
American King James Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.
American Standard Version Then the earth shook and trembled; The foundations also of the mountains quaked And were shaken, because he was wroth.
King James Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.
World English Bible Then the earth shook and trembled. The foundations also of the mountains quaked and were shaken, because he was angry.
Psalms 18:8
American King James There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.
American Standard Version There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, And fire out of his mouth devoured: Coals were kindled by it.
King James There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.
World English Bible Smoke went out of his nostrils. Consuming fire came out of his mouth. Coals were kindled by it.
Psalms 18:9
American King James He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet.
American Standard Version He bowed the heavens also, and came down; And thick darkness was under his feet.
King James He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet.
World English Bible He bowed the heavens also, and came down. Thick darkness was under his feet.
Psalms 18:10
American King James And he rode on a cherub, and did fly: yes, he did fly on the wings of the wind.
American Standard Version And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly; Yea, he soared upon the wings of the wind.
King James And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.
World English Bible He rode on a cherub, and flew. Yes, he soared on the wings of the wind.
Psalms 18:11
American King James He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.
American Standard Version He made darkness his hiding-place, his pavilion round about him, Darkness of waters, thick clouds of the skies.
King James He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.
World English Bible He made darkness his hiding place, his pavilion around him, darkness of waters, thick clouds of the skies.
Psalms 18:12
American King James At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones and coals of fire.
American Standard Version At the brightness before him his thick clouds passed, Hailstones and coals of fire.
King James At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones and coals of fire.
World English Bible At the brightness before him his thick clouds passed, hailstones and coals of fire.
Psalms 18:13
American King James The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire.
American Standard Version Jehovah also thundered in the heavens, And the Most High uttered his voice, Hailstones and coals of fire.
King James The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire.
World English Bible Yahweh also thundered in the sky. The Most High uttered his voice: hailstones and coals of fire.
Psalms 18:14
American King James Yes, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightning, and discomfited them.
American Standard Version And he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; Yea, lightnings manifold, and discomfited them.
King James Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.
World English Bible He sent out his arrows, and scattered them. He routed them with great lightning bolts.
Psalms 18:15
American King James Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at your rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of your nostrils.
American Standard Version Then the channels of waters appeared, And the foundations of the world were laid bare, At thy rebuke, O Jehovah, At the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.
King James Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.
World English Bible Then the channels of waters appeared. The foundations of the world were laid bare at your rebuke, Yahweh, at the blast of the breath of your nostrils.
Psalms 18:16
American King James He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
American Standard Version He sent from on high, he took me; He drew me out of many waters.
King James He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
World English Bible He sent from on high. He took me. He drew me out of many waters.
Psalms 18:17
American King James He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
American Standard Version He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.
King James He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
World English Bible He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me; for they were too mighty for me.
Psalms 18:18
American King James They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
American Standard Version They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.
King James They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
World English Bible They came on me in the day of my calamity, but Yahweh was my support.
Psalms 18:19
American King James He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
American Standard Version He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
King James He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
World English Bible He brought me out also into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Psalms 18:20
American King James The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands has he recompensed me.
American Standard Version Jehovah hath rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
King James The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
World English Bible Yahweh has rewarded me according to my righteousness. According to the cleanness of my hands, he has recompensed me.
Psalms 18:21
American King James For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
American Standard Version For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.
King James For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
World English Bible For I have kept the ways of Yahweh, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
Psalms 18:22
American King James For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
American Standard Version For all his ordinances were before me, And I put not away his statutes from me.
King James For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
World English Bible For all his ordinances were before me. I didn’t put away his statutes from me.
Psalms 18:23
American King James I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from my iniquity.
American Standard Version I was also perfect with him, And I kept myself from mine iniquity.
King James I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
World English Bible I was also blameless with him. I kept myself from my iniquity.
Psalms 18:24
American King James Therefore has the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
American Standard Version Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
King James Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
World English Bible Therefore Yahweh has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
Psalms 18:25
American King James With the merciful you will show yourself merciful; with an upright man you will show yourself upright;
American Standard Version With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; With the perfect man thou wilt show thyself perfect;
King James With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
World English Bible With the merciful you will show yourself merciful. With the perfect man, you will show yourself perfect.
Psalms 18:26
American King James With the pure you will show yourself pure; and with the fraudulent you will show yourself devious.
American Standard Version With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; And with the perverse thou wilt show thyself froward.
King James With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.
World English Bible With the pure, you will show yourself pure. With the crooked you will show yourself shrewd.
Psalms 18:27
American King James For you will save the afflicted people; but will bring down high looks.
American Standard Version For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.
King James For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.
World English Bible For you will save the afflicted people, but the arrogant eyes you will bring down.
Psalms 18:28
American King James For you will light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.
American Standard Version For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.
King James For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.
World English Bible For you will light my lamp, Yahweh. My God will light up my darkness.
Psalms 18:29
American King James For by you I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
American Standard Version For by thee I run upon a troop; And by my God do I leap over a wall.
King James For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
World English Bible For by you, I advance through a troop. By my God, I leap over a wall.
Psalms 18:30
American King James As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
American Standard Version As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
King James As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
World English Bible As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
Psalms 18:31
American King James For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?
American Standard Version For who is God, save Jehovah? And who is a rock, besides our God,
King James For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?
World English Bible For who is God, except Yahweh? Who is a rock, besides our God,
Psalms 18:32
American King James It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect.
American Standard Version The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect?
King James It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
World English Bible the God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect?
Psalms 18:33
American King James He makes my feet like hinds' feet, and sets me on my high places.
American Standard Version He maketh my feet like hinds' `feet': And setteth me upon my high places.
King James He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
World English Bible He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and sets me on my high places.
Psalms 18:34
American King James He teaches my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.
American Standard Version He teacheth my hands to war; So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.
King James He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
World English Bible He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.
Psalms 18:35
American King James You have also given me the shield of your salvation: and your right hand has held me up, and your gentleness has made me great.
American Standard Version Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; And thy right hand hath holden me up, And thy gentleness hath made me great.
King James Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
World English Bible You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand sustains me. Your gentleness has made me great.
Psalms 18:36
American King James You have enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
American Standard Version Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.
King James Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
World English Bible You have enlarged my steps under me, My feet have not slipped.
Psalms 18:37
American King James I have pursued my enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
American Standard Version I will pursue mine enemies, and overtake them; Neither will I turn again till they are consumed.
King James I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
World English Bible I will pursue my enemies, and overtake them. I won’t turn away until they are consumed.
Psalms 18:38
American King James I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
American Standard Version I will smite them through, so that they shall not be able to rise: They shall fall under my feet.
King James I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
World English Bible I will strike them through, so that they will not be able to rise. They shall fall under my feet.
Psalms 18:39
American King James For you have girded me with strength to the battle: you have subdued under me those that rose up against me.
American Standard Version For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
King James For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
World English Bible For you have armed me with strength to the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.
Psalms 18:40
American King James You have also given me the necks of my enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
American Standard Version Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.
King James Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
World English Bible You have also made my enemies turn their backs to me, that I might cut off those who hate me.
Psalms 18:41
American King James They cried, but there was none to save them: even to the LORD, but he answered them not.
American Standard Version They cried, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.
King James They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
World English Bible They cried, but there was no one to save; even to Yahweh, but he didn’t answer them.
Psalms 18:42
American King James Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.
American Standard Version Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind; I did cast them out as the mire of the streets.
King James Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.
World English Bible Then I beat them small as the dust before the wind. I cast them out as the mire of the streets.
Psalms 18:43
American King James You have delivered me from the strivings of the people; and you have made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
American Standard Version Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; Thou hast made me the head of the nations: A people whom I have not known shall serve me.
King James Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
World English Bible You have delivered me from the strivings of the people. You have made me the head of the nations. A people whom I have not known shall serve me.
Psalms 18:44
American King James As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves to me.
American Standard Version As soon as they hear of me they shall obey me; The foreigners shall submit themselves unto me.
King James As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.
World English Bible As soon as they hear of me they shall obey me. The foreigners shall submit themselves to me.
Psalms 18:45
American King James The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
American Standard Version The foreigners shall fade away, And shall come trembling out of their close places.
King James The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
World English Bible The foreigners shall fade away, and shall come trembling out of their strongholds.
Psalms 18:46
American King James The LORD lives; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
American Standard Version Jehovah liveth; and blessed be my rock; And exalted be the God of my salvation,
King James The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
World English Bible Yahweh lives! Blessed be my rock. Exalted be the God of my salvation,
Psalms 18:47
American King James It is God that avenges me, and subdues the people under me.
American Standard Version Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.
King James It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
World English Bible even the God who executes vengeance for me, and subdues peoples under me.
Psalms 18:48
American King James He delivers me from my enemies: yes, you lift me up above those that rise up against me: you have delivered me from the violent man.
American Standard Version 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.
King James He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
World English Bible He rescues me from my enemies. Yes, you lift me up above those who rise up against me. You deliver me from the violent man.
Psalms 18:49
American King James Therefore will I give thanks to you, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises to your name.
American Standard Version Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah, among the nations, And will sing praises unto thy name.
King James Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
World English Bible Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations, and will sing praises to your name.
Psalms 18:50
American King James Great deliverance gives he to his king; and shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for ever more.
American Standard Version Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore. Psalm 19 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
King James Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.
World English Bible He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his offspring, forever more.