Psalms 18:40
You made my foes turn their back to me, and those who did hate me I finished.
Open English Bible (US)
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
39You did arm me with strength for war, you did bow my assailants beneath me.
41They cried for help, but none saved them; to the Lord, but he answered them not.
Cross References
Psalms 21:12For you aim your bow at their faces, make them turn in flight.
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 →