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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.
Psalms 18:2 — KJV
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Psalms 18:2
King James Version (KJV)
“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody
Commentary
Commentary on Psalms 18:2
Theological / DevotionalRock. Heb. sela‘, “a mountain crag,” “a cliff.” David had once found refuge in such a crag when chased by Saul (see 1 Sam. 23:25). Here he applies the word to God, the sure refuge.
Fortress. Heb. meṣudah, “a place difficult to approach,” or, “a stronghold” (see 1 Sam. 22:4).
Strength. Heb. ṣur, “a large rock,” used descriptively of God five times in Deut. 32 (vs. 4, 15, 18, 30, 31).
Buckler. Heb. magen, translated “shield” in Ps. 3:3 and in the parallel passage of 2 Sam. 22:3.
Horn. A symbol of strength (see Deut. 33:17).
High tower. 2 Sam. 22:3 adds “my saviour; thou savest me from violence.” By this galaxy of figures, taken from the ceaseless struggles of his life, David endeavors to portray all that God has been to him in his earthly pilgrimage. For similar profusion of imagery in addressing God, see Ps. 31:1–3; 71:1–7. David is exuberant in his praise.
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