Psalms 18:39

37 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.

38 I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.

For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.

40 Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.

41 They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.
KJV
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
WEB
For you have armed me with strength to the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.
ASV
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
DARBY
And thou girdedst me with strength to battle; thou didst subdue under me those that rose up against me.
BLB
And You girded me with strength for the battle; those rising against me You bent down underneath me.
ÅB
Og du spenner om meg med kraft til krig,
du bøyer motstanderne under meg.
OTB
For du har utrustet meg med styrke til strid;
Du har underlagt dem som reiste seg mot meg.
B1930
Og du omgjorder mig med kraft til krig, du bøier mine motstandere under mig.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 2 Samuel 22:40–41

    For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.

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  • Psalms 18:32

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

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  • 1 Corinthians 15:25–28

    For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.

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  • Isaiah 45:14

    Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.

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  • Ephesians 1:22

    And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

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  • Psalms 34:21

    Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

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  • Ezekiel 30:24–25

    And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and put my sword in his hand: but I will break Pharaoh’s arms, and he shall groan before him with the groanings of a deadly wounded man.

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  • John 15:23

    He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

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