Psalms 18:34
He taught my hands how to fight, and my arms how to bend a bronze bow.
Open English Bible (US)
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 made my feet like hinds’ feet, and set me up on the heights.
35The shield of your help you gave me, your right hand supports me, you stoop down to make me great.
Cross References
Psalms 144:1Blest be the Lord my rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for fighting.
Hosea 1:5On that day, I will break Israel’s bows and arrows 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 →