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Psalms 18:3

Psalms 18:3
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The sorrows of death compassed me,.... These words and the following, in this verse and Psa 18:5, as they respect David, show the snares that were laid for his life, the danger of death he was in, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I will call upon the Lord - The idea here is, that he would constantly call upon the Lord. In all times of trouble and danger he would go to him, and invoke his aid. The experience of the past had…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 18:1-19

The title gives us the occasion of penning this psalm; we had it before (Sa2 22:1), only here we are told that the psalm was delivered to the chief musician, or precentor, in the temple-songs. Note,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Not merely a resolution or expression of confidence for the future (I will call … so shall I be saved); but the expression of a general conviction of God's faithfulness to answer prayer; whensoever I…