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Psalms 18:46-50

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

Scripture focus

46. The LORD liveth; and blessed [be] my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. 47. [It is] God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. 48. 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. 49. Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name. 50. Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.

Psalms 18:46-50 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 18:46

Theological / Devotional

The Lord liveth. Verses 46–50 are a solemn ascription of praise and thanksgiving to Jehovah, who has brought David the victory. In view of all that God has done, the psalmist has ample reason for affirming that there is a living God, in contrast with the lifeless gods of the heathen. God’s life is the source of man’s life.

Rock. Heb. ṣur (see on vs. 2, 31).

God of my salvation. A favorite phrase in the psalms (see Ps. 25:5; 27:9; 51:14; cf. Ps. 38:22 ; 88:1).

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