Psalms 55:18
Psalms 55:18 in Multiple Translations
He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.
He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me; For they were many that strove with me.
He has taken my soul away from the attack which was made against me, and given it peace; for great numbers were against me.
He rescues me, keeping me safe and sound from my attackers, because there are so many against me.
He hath deliuered my soule in peace from the battel, that was against me: for many were with me.
He hath ransomed in peace my soul From him who is near to me, For with the multitude they were with me.
He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me.
He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
I have very many enemies, but he will rescue me and bring me back safely from the battles that I fight.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 55:18
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Psalms 55:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֶ֤רֶב
וָ/בֹ֣קֶר
וְ֭/צָהֳרַיִם
אָשִׂ֣יחָה
וְ/אֶהֱמֶ֑ה
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֥ע
קוֹלִֽ/י
עֶ֤רֶב
ʻereb
H6153
evening
N-ms
וָ/בֹ֣קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Conj | N-ms
וְ֭/צָהֳרַיִם
tsôhar
H6672
midday
Conj | N-mp
אָשִׂ֣יחָה
sîyach
H7878
to muse
V-Qal-1cs
וְ/אֶהֱמֶ֑ה
hâmâh
H1993
to roar
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֥ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
קוֹלִֽ/י
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 55:18
עֶ֤רֶב
ʻereb
H6153
"evening"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means evening or sunset, like when God created daylight and darkness in Genesis. It refers to the time of day, often marking the end of a workday. This word is used in many verses, including Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) evening, night, sunset 1a) evening, sunset 1b) night
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night. See also: Genesis 1:5; Numbers 19:19; Psalms 30:6.
וָ/בֹ֣קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Conj | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
וְ֭/צָהֳרַיִם
tsôhar
H6672
"midday"
Conj | N-mp
This word refers to a roof or a window, and can also mean noon or midday, likely due to the sun shining through a window at that time. It is used in descriptions of buildings and daily routines in the Bible.
Definition: 1) noon, midday 1a) noon (as specific time of day) 1b) noon (in simile as bright of happiness, blessing)
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: midday, noon(-day, -tide), window. See also: Genesis 6:16; Psalms 37:6; Psalms 55:18.
אָשִׂ֣יחָה
sîyach
H7878
"to muse"
V-Qal-1cs
This Hebrew word means to think deeply about something, like a problem or an idea, and to talk to oneself or others about it, as seen in the book of Psalms where David ponders God's creation.
Definition: 1) to put forth, mediate, muse, commune, speak, complain, ponder, sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to complain 1a2) to muse, meditate upon, study, ponder 1a3) to talk, sing, speak 1b) (Polel) to meditate, consider, put forth thoughts
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with). See also: Judges 5:10; Psalms 119:15; Psalms 55:18.
וְ/אֶהֱמֶ֑ה
hâmâh
H1993
"to roar"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
To make a loud noise, like roaring or moaning, is what this Hebrew word means. It can also imply a state of turmoil or commotion, like in the book of Jeremiah where it describes a city in uproar.
Definition: 1) to murmur, growl, roar, cry aloud, mourn, rage, sound, make noise, tumult, be clamorous, be disquieted, be loud, be moved, be troubled, be in an uproar 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to growl 1a2) to murmur (fig. of a soul in prayer) 1a3) to roar 1a4) to be in a stir, be in a commotion 1a5) to be boisterous, be turbulent
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: clamorous, concourse, cry aloud, be disquieted, loud, mourn, be moved, make a noise, rage, roar, sound, be troubled, make in tumult, tumultuous, be in an uproar. See also: 1 Kings 1:41; Song of Solomon 5:4; Psalms 39:7.
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֥ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
קוֹלִֽ/י
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms | Suff
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 55:18
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 55:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 55:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 55:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 55:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 55:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 55:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 55:18
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 55:18
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 55:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 55:18
- Sermons on Psalms 55:18
Context — Cast Your Burden upon the LORD
16But I call to God, and the LORD saves me.
17Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.
18He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.
19God will hear and humiliate them— the One enthroned for the ages— Selah because they do not change and they have no fear of God. 20My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 57:3 | He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. |
| 2 | Psalms 3:6–7 | I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side. Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 22:1 | And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. |
| 4 | Psalms 27:1–3 | The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 32:7–8 | “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. |
| 6 | Psalms 118:10–12 | All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. |
| 7 | Matthew 26:53 | Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? |
| 8 | Acts 2:33–36 | Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” |
| 9 | 1 John 4:4 | You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. |
| 10 | 2 Kings 6:16 | “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” |
Psalms 55:18 Summary
[This verse, Psalms 55:18, tells us that even when we are facing many problems and opponents, God can still bring us peace and rescue us from the battles we are facing. This is because our peace comes from God, not from our circumstances, as seen in John 14:27, where Jesus says that He gives us His peace, and in Philippians 4:7, which says that the peace of God will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. We can trust that God will hear our cries for help and bring us peace, just like He did for the psalmist. By focusing on God and His love, we can experience this peace and redemption in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have my soul redeemed in peace?
This phrase means that God rescues us from the turmoil and chaos of life, bringing us peace and tranquility, as seen in Psalms 55:18, and this peace is a gift from God, as stated in Philippians 4:7, where it says that the peace of God will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
How can I have peace when many oppose me?
According to Psalms 55:18, even when many people are against us, God can still bring us peace, and this is because our peace comes from Him, not from our circumstances, as Romans 8:31 says, 'If God is for us, who can be against us?'
Is this verse only for people who are in physical battles?
No, this verse is for anyone who is facing spiritual or emotional battles, as the Bible often uses the metaphor of warfare to describe the Christian life, as seen in Ephesians 6:12, which says that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil.
How can I experience this redemption and peace in my life?
To experience this redemption and peace, we need to cry out to God, as the psalmist did in Psalms 55:16-17, and trust in His power and love to deliver us, as stated in Isaiah 41:10, which says that God will strengthen and help us, and uphold us with His righteous right hand.
Reflection Questions
- What are the battles that I am facing in my life right now, and how can I trust God to bring me peace in the midst of them?
- In what ways do I try to find peace and security in things other than God, and how can I shift my focus to Him?
- How can I, like the psalmist, cry out to God in my times of distress and trust that He will hear and answer me?
- What are some ways that I can 'redeem' my time and energy to focus on God and His peace, rather than getting caught up in the worries and cares of the world?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 55:18
He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle [that was] against me,.... That is, God had preserved his life, and delivered him safe and sound from many a battle which was fought against him,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 55:18
As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. -Third strophe. His confident hope, resting upon the grounds stated in the previous prayer. Verse 16,17.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 55:18
He hath delivered my soul: either this is an argument whereby he encourageth himself now to trust God, because of former deliverances; or lie speaks of a future deliverance as a thing done, because of the certainty of it. In peace; or, into peace. He hath restored me from the state of war to my former peace and tranquillity. For there were many with me; for there were more with me than against me; even the holy angels, whom God employed to defend and deliver me. See 57:3. 3. Or, for (or rather though, as this particle is oft rendered) there were many with me, or about me, or against me, as this particle is rendered, 94:16, and in other places. So he speaks here of his enemies; which seems best to suit with the context; for of them he speaks implicitly in the foregoing words, and expressly in the following.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 55:18
Psalms 55:18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle [that was] against me: for there were many with me.Ver. 18. He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle] This he speaketh upon his prayer, by the force of his faith; as being assured of victory before the battle was fought or stroke struck, as they say. For there were many with me] i.e. God’ s holy angels, as 2 Kings 6:16-17. Vel multi ex Israele orantes pro Davide, sic Aben Ezra.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 55:18
(18) From the battle.—The reading of the LXX. is preferable, “from these drawing near to me.” For there were many with me.—This is only intelligible if we insert the word fighting. “For there were many fighting with me,” i.e., “against me.” But the text seems corrupt.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 55:18
Verse 18. He hath delivered my soul] My life he has preserved in perfect safety from the sword; for there were many with me: "for in many afflictions his WORD was my support." - Targum. Or David may refer to the supernatural assistance which was afforded him when his enemies were so completely discomfited.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 55:18
16–23. In this division of the Psalm the storm of indignation dies away, and the Psalmist’s trustful confidence revives.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 55:18
He hath delivered my soul in peaee - The Hebrew is, “He has redeemed;” so also the Septuagint and Vulgate. The meaning is, He has “rescued” me, or has saved me from my enemies.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 55:18
18. For there were many with me—The sense is obscure. The Hebrew preposition may take the sense of “with,” co-operative, or “with,” antagonistic.
Sermons on Psalms 55:18
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Great Faith Over Great Fear - Psalm 46 by Michael Flowers | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power and victory found in the word of God. They highlight the importance of understanding the prophetic message of Jesus and the impact |
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Kept by the Power of God by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson shares the powerful story from 2 Kings 6, illustrating how the prophet Elisha was kept by the power of God amidst the threats from the Syrian army. Despite being su |
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David's Actions in Praise for God's Deliverance by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses David's actions in praise for God's deliverance. He focuses on 2 Samuel, chapter 22, where David describes how God intervened in his li |
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David's Song of Deliverance Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith continues his verse-by-verse study of the Bible, specifically focusing on David's Song of Deliverance in 2 Samuel 22. David recounts how God inte |
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Fear of Rejection by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining our confidence in God, especially during difficult times. He explains that God knows our struggles and will sen |
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Gleanings From Psalm 27 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God as God and having a sense of His presence in our lives. The apostles and prophets are seen as the foundat |
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This One Thing I Desire by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that we do not deserve anything from God. He mentions that we will be naked in God's presence, but through Jesus, we are covered by the robe |