Psalms 18:1-2
"Psalm 18 For the director of music. Of David the servant of the Lord.
“Psalm 18 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, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”Psalms 18:1-2 (NIV)
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Psalms 18:1-2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms. This verse comes from chapter 18, which can be read in full at the Psalms chapter 18 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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What is the context of Psalms 18:1-2?
Psalms 18:1-2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms. This verse comes from chapter 18, which can be read in full at the Psalms chapter 18 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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