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Psalm 18:30–35

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.

31  For who is God save the Lord?

Or who is a rock save our God?

32  It is God that mngirdeth me with strength,

And nmaketh my way perfect.

33  He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet,

And setteth me upon my high places.

34  He teacheth my hands to war,

So that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.

35  Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation:

oAnd thy right hand hath pholden me up,

And ||thy gentleness hath made me great.

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Psalm 18:30–35 — The New International Version (NIV)

30 As for God, his way is perfect:

The Lord’s word is flawless;

he shields all who take refuge in him.

31 For who is God besides the Lord?

And who is the Rock except our God?

32 It is God who arms me with strength

and keeps my way secure.

33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;

he causes me to stand on the heights.

34 He trains my hands for battle;

my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

35 You make your saving help my shield,

and your right hand sustains me;

your help has made me great.

Psalm 18:30–35 — English Standard Version (ESV)

30 This God—his way is perfect;

the word of the Lord proves true;

he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.

31 For who is God, but the Lord?

And who is a rock, except our God?—

32 the God who equipped me with strength

and made my way blameless.

33 He made my feet like the feet of a deer

and set me secure on the heights.

34 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

35 You have given me the shield of your salvation,

and your right hand supported me,

and your gentleness made me great.

Psalm 18:30–35 — New Living Translation (NLT)

30 God’s way is perfect.

All the Lord’s promises prove true.

He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.

31 For who is God except the Lord?

Who but our God is a solid rock?

32 God arms me with strength,

and he makes my way perfect.

33 He makes me as surefooted as a deer,

enabling me to stand on mountain heights.

34 He trains my hands for battle;

he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.

35 You have given me your shield of victory.

Your right hand supports me;

your help has made me great.

Psalm 18:30–35 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

30 As for God, His way is perfect;

The word of the Lord is proven;

He is a shield to all who trust in Him.

31 For who is God, except the Lord?

And who is a rock, except our God?

32 It is God who arms me with strength,

And makes my way perfect.

33 He makes my feet like the feet of deer,

And sets me on my high places.

34 He teaches my hands to make war,

So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

35 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation;

Your right hand has held me up,

Your gentleness has made me great.

Psalm 18:30–35 — New Century Version (NCV)

30 The ways of God are without fault.

The Lord’s words are pure.

He is a shield to those who trust him.

31 Who is God? Only the Lord.

Who is the Rock? Only our God.

32 God is my protection.

He makes my way free from fault.

33 He makes me like a deer that does not stumble;

he helps me stand on the steep mountains.

34 He trains my hands for battle

so my arms can bend a bronze bow.

35 You protect me with your saving shield.

You support me with your right hand.

You have stooped to make me great.

Psalm 18:30–35 — American Standard Version (ASV)

30 As for God, his way is perfect:

The word of Jehovah is tried;

He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

31 For who is God, save Jehovah?

And who is a rock, besides our God,

32 The God that girdeth me with strength,

And maketh my way perfect?

33 He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet:

And setteth me upon my high places.

34 He teacheth my hands to war;

So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.

35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation;

And thy right hand hath holden me up,

And thy gentleness hath made me great.

Psalm 18:30–35 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

30 As for •God, his way is perfect; the word of Jehovah is tried: he is a shield to all that trust in him. 31 For who is †God save Jehovah? and who is a rock if not our God? 32 The •God who girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect, 33 Who maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places; 34 Who teacheth my hands to war, and mine arms bend a bow of brass; 35 And thou didst give me the shield of thy salvation, and thy right hand held me up; and thy condescending gentleness hath made me great.

Psalm 18:30–35 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

30 God’s way is perfect! 

The promise of the Lord has proven to be true. 

He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him. 

31 Who is God but the Lord

Who is a rock except our God? 

32 God arms me with strength 

and makes my way perfect. 

33 He makes my feet like those of a deer 

and gives me sure footing on high places. 

34 He trains my hands for battle 

so that my arms can bend an ⸤archer’s⸥ bow of bronze. 

35 You have given me the shield of your salvation. 

Your right hand supports me. 

Your gentleness makes me great. 

Psalm 18:30–35 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

30 God—His way is perfect;

the word of the Lord is pure.

He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

31 For who is God besides Yahweh?

And who is a rock? Only our God.

32 God—He clothes me with strength

and makes my way perfect.

33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer

and sets me securely on the heights.

34 He trains my hands for war;

my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

35 You have given me the shield of Your salvation;

Your right hand upholds me,

and Your humility exalts me.

Psalm 18:30–35 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

30 This God—his way is perfect;

the promise of the Lord proves true;

he is a shield for all who take refuge in him.

31 For who is God except the Lord?

And who is a rock besides our God?—

32 the God who girded me with strength,

and made my way safe.

33 He made my feet like the feet of a deer,

and set me secure on the heights.

34 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

35 You have given me the shield of your salvation,

and your right hand has supported me;

your help has made me great.

Psalm 18:30–35 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

30 This God—his way is blameless.

The word of Yahweh is flawless.

He is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.

31 For who is God apart from Yahweh,

and who is a rock except our God?

32 The God who girded me with strength,

and made safe my way,

33 he made my feet like the deer’s,

and on my high places he makes me stand.

34 He trains my hands for war,

so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

35 You also gave me the shield of your salvation,

and your right hand supported me,

and your humility made me great.

Psalm 18:30–35 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

30 God’s way is perfect.

The word of the Lord doesn’t have any flaws.

He is like a shield

to all who go to him for safety.

31 Who is God except the Lord?

Who is the Rock except our God?

32 God gives me strength for the battle.

He makes my way perfect.

33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer.

He helps me stand on the highest places.

34 He trains my hands to fight every battle.

My arms can bend a bow of bronze.

35 Lord, you are like a shield that keeps me safe. You help me win the battle.

Your strong right hand keeps me going.

You bend down to make me great.

Psalm 18:30–35 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

30 As for God, His way is blameless;

The word of the Lord is tried;

He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

31 For who is God, but the Lord?

And who is a rock, except our God,

32 The God who girds me with strength

And makes my way blameless?

33 He makes my feet like hinds feet,

And sets me upon my high places.

34 He trains my hands for battle,

So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

35 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation,

And Your right hand upholds me;

And Your gentleness makes me great.


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