Psalms 18:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I will call out to the LORD, who deserves all praise: and he will save me from my enemies.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that he will pray to God, who deserves worship, and trusts that God will protect him from those who want to harm him.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 18 is a psalm attributed to King David, written as a song of thanksgiving after God delivered him from his enemies, including King Saul and other adversaries during his time as a fugitive. In the historical context of ancient Israel, David faced constant threats to his life, which made his reliance on God's protection a central theme in his writings. This verse captures David's personal expression of faith in God's power to save.

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