Psalms 18:8

There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.

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Other Translations for Psalms 18:8

BSB
Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth.
AKJV
There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.
CPDV
A smoke ascended by his wrath, and a fire flared up from his face: coals were kindled by it.
ERV
There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.
NHEB
Smoke went out of his nostrils. Consuming fire came out of his mouth. Coals were kindled by it.
SMT
A smoke went up in his anger, and fire from his mouth will consume, and coals were kindled from it.

Commentary for Psalms 18:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 18:8
Summary
Divine destructive power manifested visibly
Event
Display of destructive force
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Judgment