Psalms
“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.”
Psalms 18:35
Psalms 18:35 (KJV) speaks to God's protection, salvation, and gentleness — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:”
Numbers 6:24“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalms 27:1“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23“Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”
1 Peter 1:5
Common questions
What does Psalms 18:35 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 18:35 reads: "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." The verse speaks to God's protection, salvation, and gentleness. 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 18:35 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Psalms 18:35 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 18.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 18:35?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 18:35 include John 3:16, Numbers 6:24, and John 3:17. Reading them alongside Psalms 18:35 deepens the theme of God's protection.
How can I pray with Psalms 18:35?
Read Psalms 18:35 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.