Psalms 18:34
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
Majority Standard Bible
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 those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:36You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me.
Psalms 144:1Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.
Isaiah 45:1This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut:
Hosea 1:5And on that day 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 →