Psalms 18:34
(18-35) Who traineth my hands for war, so that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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(18-34) Who maketh my feet like hinds', and setteth me upon my high places;
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:36Thou hast also given me Thy shield of salvation; and Thy condescension hath made me great.
Psalms 144:1A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my Rock, who traineth my hands for war, and my fingers for battle;
Isaiah 45:1Thus saith the LORD to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him, and to loose the loins of kings; to open the doors before him, and that the gates may 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 →