Psalms 18:34
He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of brass.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
In Context
33He makes my feet like hinds' [feet], and sets me upon my high places.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:36Thou have also given me the shield of thy salvation, and thy gentleness has made me great.
Psalms 144:1Blessed be LORD, my rock, who teaches my hands to war, [and] my fingers to fight,
Isaiah 45:1Thus says LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held to subdue nations before him. And I will loose the loins of kings to open the doors before him. And the gates shall not be shut.
Hosea 1:5And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 18:30-50
Grateful Remembrance of Past Deliverances; Confidence in the Divine Goodness. 29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. 30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. 31 For who is God save the Lord ? or who is a rock save our God? 32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. 33 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. 34 He teacheth my hands to war,… Read the whole commentary →