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Psalms 18:34

Strength and help in weakness

32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

33 He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.

He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.

35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.

36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

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BSB
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
KJV
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
WEB
He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.
ASV
He teacheth my hands to war; So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.
DARBY
Who teacheth my hands to war, and mine arms bend a bow of brass;
BLB
He trains my hands for the battle, and my arms can bend down a bow of bronze.
ÅB
som lærer hendene mine å krige,
så armerne mine spenner kobberbuen.
OTB
Han forbereder mine hender til strid,
Slik at mine armer kan bøye en bue av bronse.
B1930
som oplærer mine hender til krig, så mine armer spenner kobberbuen.

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  • Psalms 144:1

    Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

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  • Psalms 46:9

    He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

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  • Isaiah 45:1

    Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;

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  • Isaiah 28:6

    And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

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  • 2 Samuel 22:36

    Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.

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  • Jeremiah 49:35

    Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.

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  • Hosea 1:5

    And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.

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