18 I will love thee, O Lord, my strength.

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Psalm 18[a](A)

For the director of music. Of David the servant of the Lord. He sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said:

I love you, Lord, my strength.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 18:1 In Hebrew texts 18:1-50 is numbered 18:2-51.

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

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I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,(A)
    and I have been saved from my enemies.(B)

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28 For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.

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28 You, Lord, keep my lamp(A) burning;
    my God turns my darkness into light.(B)

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30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

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30 As for God, his way is perfect:(A)
    The Lord’s word is flawless;(B)
    he shields(C) all who take refuge(D) in him.

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32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

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32 It is God who arms me with strength(A)
    and keeps my way secure.(B)

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49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

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49 Therefore I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;(A)
    I will sing(B) the praises of your name.(C)

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