Psalms 18:40
What does Psalms 18:40 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 18:40 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949By you their backs are turned in flight, so that my haters are cut off.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862As to mine enemies--Thou hast given to me the neck, As to those hating me--I cut them off.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And mine enemies didst thou make to turn their backs unto me, and those that hated me I destroyed.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 21:12
For thou wilt make them turn their back; Thou wilt make ready with thy bowstrings against their face.
- Psalms 94:23
And he hath brought upon them their own iniquity, And will cut them off in their own wickedness; Jehovah our God will cut them off.
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