Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Psalm 18:9 in English Standard Version "He bowed the heavens and came down; thick darkness was under his feet." Ex 20:21 The people stood far off, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was. Ps 144:5 Bow your heavens, O Lord, and come down! Touch the mountains so that they smoke! Isa 64:1 Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might quake at your presence—