1. A psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, to the music director. I love you, Lord, my strength! 」
This part is the introduction of this poem, which tells readers that the theme of this poem is about the greatness and kindness of the Lord. The poet used the word "facing the Gentiles" to show that his love and strength were not limited to Israel, but also included all the Gentiles who sought him.
2. Psalm 18: 2 "You are my shield, my horn to save me and my high platform. 」
These three sentences are the poet's praise and thanks to the Lord. He called the Lord his shield, indicating that the Lord was his protection and strength; Being his horn means that the Lord is at his right hand, giving him strength and wisdom; As his high platform, it means that the Lord is above him and gives him guidance and support.
3. Psalm 18: 3 "I call on the Lord who is worthy of praise; So I will be saved from my enemies. 」
The poet expressed his trust and dependence on the Lord here. He believed that as long as he called on the Lord, he would be saved from the enemy.
4. Psalm 18: 4-5 "The rope of death wraps around me, and the torrent of bandits scares me. The ropes of Sheol have entangled me, and the snares of death have come upon me. In my distress, I called on the Lord and my God. 」
These two poems are the poet's memories of his experiences in trouble. He was once troubled by death, the underworld, rapids, etc. But he cried out to the Lord and was finally saved.
5. Hymn 18: 6 "I called on the Lord and my God in my distress. 」
Here, the poet once again emphasized his predicament and his appeal to God. He believes that only God can save him from his predicament.
6. Psalm 18: 7 "The Lord is just and vindicates all the unjust. 」
Here, the poet expressed God's just defense for the victims. No matter what difficulties you encounter, as long as you believe in the Lord and call on him, he will do justice and vindicate the wronged.
7. Psalm 18: 8 "He delivered me from my strong enemy and from the hands of my enemies. 」
Here, the poet expresses that God saved him from his mortal enemy and pulled him out from the enemy. This is the poet's memory of the experience that the Lord saved him.
8. Psalm 18: 9 "How can you believe it unless you see it with your own eyes? 」
Here, the poet implies that it is difficult for people to understand and believe the existence and saving power of God, and only those who have experienced it personally can truly believe it.
9. Psalm 18 10 "Under the law, Israel is supported by a powerful arm; At sea, the Philistines from the north came to harass us. 」
Here, the poet mentioned the support of Israel under the law, and also mentioned their enemy, the Philistines. These enemies used to harass them, but they got the support and help of the Lord.
10. Psalm 18 1 1 "Our God, please save us and gather us from the Gentiles so that we may praise your holy name. 」
Here, the poet prayed to God to save them so that they could be saved from foreigners. They hope to glorify the holy name of God in this way.
1 1. Psalm 18 12 "You should know that the Lord has separated the pious people from himself; I am honored to know my God. 」
Here, the poet emphasizes that the Lord has separated the devout from himself. These devout people know God, love God and serve God, so they are honored and honored by God.
12. Psalm 18 13 "The God of all kinds of grace calls you to have eternal life in Christ; The baptism and irrigation you received in him is evidence of rebirth, so that you can remember that his name is holy. 」
The poet emphasizes here that God has the ability to give us all kinds of grace, so that we can have eternal life. He provided us with evidence of rebirth by soaking and watering us. This is to remind us that the name of God is holy.
13. Psalm 18 14 "You are saved by grace; Also by faith; This is not from yourself, but from God. Nor out of deeds, lest anyone boast. 」
Here, the poet emphasizes that the reason for our salvation is the principle of grace and faith. This is not our own ability or