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 · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For 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 · 1949

For 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 · 1862

And Thou girdest me <FI>with<Fi> strength for battle, Causest my withstanders to bow under me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And thou girdedst me with strength to battle; thou didst subdue under me those that rose up against me.

Context

v.38I will smite them through, so that they shall not be able to rise: They shall fall under my feet.

v.39This passage

v.40Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.

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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