Psalms 18:29

What does Psalms 18:29 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 18:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For by thee I run upon a troop; And by my God do I leap over a wall.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For by thee I run upon a troop; And by my God do I leap over a wall.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

By your help I have made a way through the wall which was shutting me in; by the help of my God I have gone over a wall.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

For by Thee I run--a troop! And by my God I leap a wall.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For by thee I have run through a troop; and by myGod have I leaped over a wall.

Context

v.28For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.

v.29This passage

v.30As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Samuel 5:25

    And David did so, as Jehovah commanded him, and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gezer.

  • Psalms 144:1

    Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, Andmy fingers to fight:

  • 1 Samuel 30:8

    And David inquired of Jehovah, saying, If I pursue after this troop, shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue; for thou shalt surely overtake them, and shalt without fail recover all.

  • Revelation 3:21

    He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit down with me in my throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with my Father in his throne.

  • Psalms 44:6

    For I will not trust in my bow, Neither shall my sword save me.

  • Ephesians 6:10

    Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.

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