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Psalm Ps. 18. This royal psalm celebrates the way God has shown his love to his people by giving them the Davidic monarchy and by preserving David through many dangers (see v. 50). The text of the psalm is almost identical to David’s personal expression of gratitude to the Lord in 2 Samuel 22.
Ps. 18:1–3 The opening verses summarize the theme of the psalm: David has found the Lord to be a reliable defender against his enemies.
Ps. 18:7–19 God in his heavenly fortress suddenly takes notice of David’s need and quickly comes to his aid.
Ps. 18:20–30 David claims that he has faithfully kept the ways of the Lord (v. 21), and thus God has rewarded him (vv. 20, 24). These claims are not self-righteous; the ways, rules, and statutes of the Lord (v. 22) include provisions for receiving forgiveness of sins.
Ps. 18:30 The esv footnote (substituting “blameless” for perfect) suggests that following the Lord’s blameless way (see v. 21) is what enables a man to become blameless (vv. 23, 25).
Ps. 18:31–45 David’s rescue (vv. 16–19) came by way of his military skill, which was itself God’s gift.
Ps. 18:46–50 David’s expectation that he will praise the Lord among the nations (v. 49; see Rom. 15:9) returns readers to the call of Abram, in whom the nations were to find blessing (Gen. 12:1–3).
Ps. 18:50 salvation. David’s victories are part of God’s commitment to his people and to the whole world. Steadfast love to . . . David and his offspring forever echoes 2 Sam. 7:12–16.
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