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Psalms 18:47

Justice

45 The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.

46 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.

48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me,
KJV
It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
WEB
even the God who executes vengeance for me, and subdues peoples under me.
ASV
Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.
DARBY
The God who hath avenged me, and hath subjected the peoples to me;
BLB
the God giving vengeance to me, and subduing the peoples under me,
ÅB
den Gud som gir meg hevn
og legger folkeslag under meg;
OTB
Gud som gir meg rettferdighet,
Og underlegger folk under meg.
B1930
den Gud som gir mig hevn og legger folkeferd under mig,

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Psalms 47:3

    He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.

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  • Romans 12:19

    Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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  • Psalms 144:2

    My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.

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  • Nahum 1:2

    God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.

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  • 2 Samuel 22:48

    It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,

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  • Deuteronomy 32:35

    To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

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