Psalms 18:6-8 (Spurgeon's Abridged Commentary).

In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.

Then the earth reeled and rocked; the foundations also of the mountains trembled and quaked, because he was angry.

Smoke went up from his nostrils, and devouring fire from his mouth; glowing coals flamed forth from him.

Psalms 18:4-5 (Spurgeon's Abridged Commentary).

The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of destruction assailed me;

The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.

Psalms 18:1-3 (Spurgeon's Abridged Commentary).

I love you, O LORD, my strength.

The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.

Psalms 17:13-15 (Spurgeon's Abridged Commentary).

Arise, O Lord! Confront him, subdue him! Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword.

From men by your hand, O Lord, from men of the world whose portion is in this life. You fill their womb with treasure; they are satisfied with children, and they leave their abundance to their infants.

As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.

Psalms 17:11-12 (Spurgeon's Abridged Commentary).

They have now surrounded our steps; they set their eyes to cast us to the ground.

He is like a lion eager to tear, as a young lion lurking in ambush.

Psalms 17:9-10 (Spurgeon's Abridged Commentary).

From the wicked who do me violence, my deadly enemies who surround me.

They close their hearts to pity; with their mouths they speak arrogantly.

Psalms 17:7-8 (Spurgeon's Abridged Commentary).

Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.

Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Psalms 17:5-6 (Spurgeon's abridged commentary).

My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slippefd.

I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.

You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night, you have tested me, and you will find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.

With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.

Psalms 17:1-2 (Spurgeon's Abridged Commentary).

Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry! Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit!

From your presence let my vindication come! Let your eyes behold the right!