Psalms 18:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

I call on ADONAI, who is worthy of praise; and I am saved from my enemies.

Berean Standard Bible:

I will call upon 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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I will call{H7121} upon the LORD{H3068}, who is worthy to be praised{H1984}: so shall I be saved{H3467} from mine enemies{H341}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 91:15

  • He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

Luke 1:71

  • That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

Romans 8:31

  • ¶ What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Romans 8:39

  • Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Psalms 145:3

  • Great [is] the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness [is] unsearchable.

Psalms 62:8

  • ¶ Trust in him at all times; [ye] people, pour out your heart before him: God [is] a refuge for us. Selah.

2 Samuel 22:4

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

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Commentary for Psalms 18:3

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H7121
    There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קָרָא
    Transliteration: qârâʼ
    Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
    Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
  2. Strong's Number: H3068
    There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהֹוָה
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
    Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
  3. Strong's Number: H1984
    There are 140 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: הָלַל
    Transliteration: hâlal
    Pronunciation: haw-lal'
    Description: a primitive root; to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify; (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.
  4. Strong's Number: H3467
    There are 198 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָשַׁע
    Transliteration: yâshaʻ
    Pronunciation: yaw-shah'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor; [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory.
  5. Strong's Number: H341
    There are 481 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֹיֵב
    Transliteration: ʼôyêb
    Pronunciation: o-yabe'
    Description: or (fully) אוֹיֵב; active participle of אָיַב; hating; an adversary; enemy, foe.