Psalms 18:47

What does Psalms 18:47 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 18:47 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

It is God who sends punishment on my haters, and puts peoples under my rule.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

God--who is giving vengeance to me, And He subdueth peoples under me,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

TheGod who hath avenged me, and hath subjected the peoples to me;

Context

v.46Jehovah liveth; and blessed be my rock; And exalted be the God of my salvation,

v.47This passage

v.48He rescueth me from mine enemies; Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 144:2

    My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me.

  • Romans 12:19

    Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

  • Nahum 1:2

    Jehovah is a jealous God and avengeth; Jehovah avengeth and is full of wrath; Jehovah taketh vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.

  • Deuteronomy 32:35

    Vengeance is mine, and recompense, At the time when their foot shall slide: For the day of their calamity is at hand, And the things that are to come upon them shall make haste.

  • Psalms 47:3

    He subdueth peoples under us, And nations under our feet.

  • 2 Samuel 22:48

    Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And that bringeth down peoples under me,

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