Psalms
“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalms 18:2
Psalms 18:2 (KJV) speaks to refuge in God, God's protection, and trust — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.”
2 Samuel 22:3“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
Psalms 34:7“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
Psalms 91:4“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.”
Psalms 91:3
Common questions
What does Psalms 18:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 18:2 reads: "The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower." The verse speaks to refuge in God, God's protection, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 18 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 18:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower." is Psalms 18:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 18.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 18:2?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 18:2 include 2 Samuel 22:3, Proverbs 18:10, and Psalms 32:7. Reading them alongside Psalms 18:2 deepens the theme of refuge in God.
How can I pray with Psalms 18:2?
Read Psalms 18:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.