Psalm 18:30
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18:30The one true God acts in a faithful manner;86
the Lord’s promise87 is reliable;88
he is a shield to all who take shelter89 in him.
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- 86 Heb “[As for] the God, his way is blameless.” The term הָאֵל (ha’el, “the God”) stands as a nominative (or genitive) absolute in apposition to the resumptive pronominal suffix on “way.” The prefixed article emphasizes his distinctiveness as the one true God (cf. Deut 33:26). God’s “way” in this context refers to his protective and salvific acts in fulfillment of his promise (see also Deut 32:4; Pss 67:2; 77:13 [note vv. 11–12, 14]; 103:7; 138:5; 145:17).
- 87 The Lord’s promise. In the ancient Near East kings would typically seek and receive oracles from their god(s) prior to battle. For examples, see R. B. Chisholm, “An Exegetical and Theological Study of Psalm 18/2 Samuel 22” (Th.D. diss., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1983), 241–42.
- 88 Heb “the word of the Lord is purified.” The Lord’s “word” probably refers here to his oracle(s) of victory delivered to the psalmist before the battle(s) described in the following context. See also Pss 12:5–7 and 138:2–3. David frequently received such oracles before going into battle (see 1 Sam 23:2, 4–5, 10–12; 30:8; 2 Sam 5:19). The Lord’s word of promise is absolutely reliable; it is compared to metal that has been refined in fire and cleansed of impurities. See Ps 12:6.
- 89 Take shelter. See the note on the word “shelter” in v. .
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
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.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
As for God, his way is perfect:
The Lord’s word is flawless;
he shields all who take refuge in him.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
God—his way is perfect;
the word of the Lord is pure.
He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.
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NLTNew Living Translation
God’s way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
This God—his way is blameless.
The word of Yahweh is flawless.
He is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
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KJV 1900King James Version
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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