Daily Bible Reading “The LORD is My Deliverer” (Psalm 18:1-50)

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Deborah H. Bateman

The LORD is My Deliverer

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 18:1-50. Psalm 18 is a Psalm of David. David was a servant of the LORD. This Psalm was written as a song of praise and thanks to the LORD for delivering David from his enemies, and from the hand of Saul, the king, who wanted to kill him. David admits that the LORD is his strength.

He says, “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. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.” What does David mean by this? Notice that when David uses the word “my,” he claims God as his deliver, strength, etc. Can you claim Him as your God in that way?

David states that the LORD delivered him from the wrath of the people, and made him the head of the heathen. David had no idea that they would serve him. They obeyed David and submitted to his commands. He said the outsider will die away and be frightened out of their secure spaces. David praises the LORD saying, “The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.”

David gave glory and honor to God for taking revenge upon his enemy and causing them to submit to him. The LORD delivered David from his enemies and he made sure to give thanks and sing praises to the LORD for what He did for him. The LORD delivered King David and gave him great victory. He showed mercy on David as His chosen one, both to him and to his descendants forever.

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 18:1-3

1 [To the chief Musician, [A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said,]] I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.
2 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.
3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

***For the sake of space I didn’t include all the verses of this chapter, but it would be good if you would like to take out your Bible and read David’s description of how the Lord delivered him from his enemies.***

Psalm 18: 43-50

43 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
44 As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.
45 The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
46 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.

Things to think about:

We probably have never been in a situation like David.
What kind of enemies do we face today? In what ways has the LORD delivered you?
How did you give God praise for doing so?
In what ways do you give thanks daily for the LORD’S protection?
What are some ways that we can show the LORD that we appreciate Him and everything He does for us?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in Psalm 18. We see that David was singing and praising You for delivering him from his enemies. Lord, we thank You for Your deliverance for us also. Help us to always sing and praise Your holy name for what You do for us. You are our rock and our redeemer and we will praise You forever. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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The Book of Psalms: Part 1 Chapters 1-30 by Deborah H. Bateman is part of the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters. Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book will contain approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

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The book of Psalms was written by various people. About half of it was attributed to King David, whether they were written by David or for David is questioned by some biblical scholars. Some of the Psalms were written by Asaph and some say they were written for the sons of Korah and even Moses and Solomon were writers of the Psalms. The Psalms consists of poetry that was primarily meant to be used as songs of praise to the Lord.

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Daily Bible Reading “Hear the Right, Oh LORD” (Psalm 17:1-15)

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Deborah H. Bateman

Hear the Right, Oh LORD

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Psalm 17:1-15. Psalm 17 is a Prayer of David. David cries out to God to hear his prayer. David speaks the truth of his heart to God in his prayer. David’s prayer was sincere. He wasn’t trying to impress God with his words, but was sharing the concerns of his heart with God.

David asked God for justice. He asked God to look at both sides of the situation and make an honest judgment. David acknowledges that he can’t hide anything from God. David knew that God had examined his heart and knew his desires and intent. David decided to do what was right in the eyes of God.

Do we ask God to examine our hearts? Do we do what is right or do we ask Him to do what we want Him to do for us regardless of who is right in any given situation? Can we be confident as David was to ask God to examine our hearts, or are we afraid to tell God to examine us because of the sin in our hearts?

David said, because of God’s presence in his life, he had been kept safe from the enemy. This is a plea for God to watch over him and protect him from the enemy. He acknowledges that God protects those who follow Him under the shadow of His wings. As a mother hen would protect her babies under her wings, God covers us and protects us from the fiery darts of the enemy.

David asks God to protect him from the wicked that were lurking about him like a lion waiting to attack his prey. David asked God to arise and defeat the enemy for his sake. David asked God to watch over him while he slept. David knew God loved him because of the way God watched over and protected him. Have you put your faith and trust in God and in His Son, Jesus?

Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 17:1-15

1 [[A Prayer of David.]] Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.
2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.
3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
6 I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
10 They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
11 They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
12 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
13 Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
14 From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

Things to think about:

What was David’s concern in this Psalm?
What did David ask God to do for him?
Do you ask God to watch over you while you sleep?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for this Scripture in the book of Psalms. Thank You for the sincerity of the prayer of David. Help us to put our complete trust in You. Watch over us and protect us from the enemy. Help us to do what is right in Your sight. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. – Psalm 17:1

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