Psalms 18:1-11

1 How I love you, Lord! You are my defender.
2 The Lord is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe.
3 I call to the Lord, and he saves me from my enemies. Praise the Lord!
4 The danger of death was all around me; the waves of destruction rolled over me.
5 The danger of death was around me, and the grave set its trap for me.
6 In my trouble I called to the Lord; I called to my God for help. In his temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
7 Then the earth trembled and shook; the foundations of the mountains rocked and quivered, because God was angry.
8 Smoke poured out of his nostrils, a consuming flame and burning coals from his mouth.
9 He tore the sky open and came down with a dark cloud under his feet.
10 He flew swiftly on his winged creature; he traveled on the wings of the wind.
11 He covered himself with darkness; thick clouds, full of water, surrounded him.

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  • [a]. winged creature: [See Word List.]
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.