Psalms 18:34
\18:33\He makes my feet like roes' feet, and puts me on high places.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
In Context
33\18:32\God puts a strong band about me, guiding me in a straight way.
35\18:34\He makes my hands expert in war, so that a bow of brass is bent by my arms.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:36You have given me the breastplate of your salvation, and your mercy has made me great.
Psalms 144:1A Psalm. Of David. Praise be to the God of my strength, teaching my hands the use of the sword, and my fingers the art of fighting:
Isaiah 45:1The Lord says to the man of his selection, to Cyrus, whom I have taken by the right hand, putting down nations before him, and taking away the arms of kings; making the doors open before him, so that the ways into the towns may not be shut;
Hosea 1:5And in that day I will let the bow of Israel be broken 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 →