Psalms 18:40
(18:41) And my enemies thou causest to turn their back to me; and those that hate me,—that I may destroy them.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
In Context
39(18:40) For thou hast girded me with strength for the war: thou subduest my opponents under me.
41(18:42) They cry, but there is none to help; unto the Lord,—but he answereth them not.
Cross References
Psalms 21:12(21:13) For thou wilt make them turn their back; upon thy bow-strings thou wilt make ready [thy arrows] against their face.
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 →