Psalms 18:39
What does Psalms 18:39 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 18:39 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For I have been armed by you with strength for the fight: you have made low under me those who come out against me.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Thou girdest me <FI>with<Fi> strength for battle, Causest my withstanders to bow under me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And thou girdedst me with strength to battle; thou didst subdue under me those that rose up against me.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 22:40
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
- Psalms 18:32
The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect?
- 1 Corinthians 15:25
For he must reign, till he hath put all his enemies under his feet.
- Ephesians 1:22
and he put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church,
- Psalms 34:21
Evil shall slay the wicked; And they that hate the righteous shall be condemned.
- Proverbs 8:36
But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: All they that hate me love death.
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