PSALM 18:
"Psalm 18 is a royal song of thanksgiving that rehearses God’s deliverance of David from all his enemies. It appears to be a popular version of the song in (2 Sam. chapter 22).
The title “servant of the Lord” places David in an elite company, namely, that of Moses, Joshua, and the Messiah, who also bear the title.
Psalm 18 is clearly an individual psalm of thanksgiving, also bearing royal characteristics.
Its poetry and theme resemble other ancient testimonies to God’s great historical deliverances.
Between David’s opening (verses 1-3), and closing (verses 46-50), praises to God, his life with the Lord is described in 3 stages.
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; vs.2
The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. vs.5
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. vs.6
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me. vs.17
For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God. vs.21
For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. vs.28
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets. vs.39,42
As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: vs.44
The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. vs.46
The sorrows of death compassed me,
and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
vs.4
"Psalm 18 is a royal song of thanksgiving that rehearses God’s deliverance of David from all his enemies. It appears to be a popular version of the song in (2 Sam. chapter 22).
The title “servant of the Lord” places David in an elite company, namely, that of Moses, Joshua, and the Messiah, who also bear the title.
Psalm 18 is clearly an individual psalm of thanksgiving, also bearing royal characteristics.
Its poetry and theme resemble other ancient testimonies to God’s great historical deliverances.
Between David’s opening (verses 1-3), and closing (verses 46-50), praises to God, his life with the Lord is described in 3 stages.
I. Prelude: His Opening Praises (18:1-3).
II. The States of His Life (18:4-45).
A. In the pit of Peril (18:4-19);
1. His desperation (18:4-5);
2. His defender (18:6-15);
3. His deliverance (18:16-19).
B. On a Course of Ethical Integrity (18:20-28).
1. The principles of the Lord’s direction (18:20-26);
2. The privileges of the Lord’s direction (18:27-28).
C. In the Turbulent Atmosphere of Leadership (18:29-45).
1. Military leadership (18:29-42);
2. Theocratic leadership (18:43-45).
III. Postscript: His Closing Praises (18:46-50).
This large psalm bears a large title."
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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.
The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock;
vs.6,46