Psalms 18:19

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 18:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Psalms 18:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“a large place--denotes safety or relief, as contrasted with the straits of distress (Psa 4:1). All his deliverance is ascribed to God, and this sublime poetical representation is given to inspire the pious with confidence and the wicked with dread.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He brought me forth also into a large place - Instead of being hemmed in by enemies, and straitened in my troubles, so that I seemed to have no room to move, he brought me into a place where I had ample room, and where I could act freely. Compare the note at Psalms 4:1. He delivered me - He rescued me from my enemies and my troubles. Because he delighted in me - He saw that my cause was just, and he had favor toward me. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Brought - Out of my straits and difficulties, into a state of freedom and comfort. So he ascribes all his mercies to God's good pleasure, as the first spring of them. Psalms 18:20”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“18:19 Because God loves and delights in the psalmist (see 18:1), he will save him (37:23; 41:11; 91:14-16).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“brought: Psa 18:36, Psa 31:8, Psa 40:2, Psa 118:5; Job 36:16 because: Psa 37:23; Sa2 22:18-27; Kg1 10:9 Psalms 18:20”
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