Psalms 18:42

I beat them like dust of the market-place, stamped them like mud of the streets.

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In The King James Version

Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.

In Context

41They cried for help, but none saved them; to the Lord, but he answered them not.

43From the strife of the peoples you saved me, you made me head of the nations, peoples I knew not did serve me.

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Cross References

Malachi 4:3In the day when I act you will tread down the wicked, they will be as ashes under the soles of your feet,” says the Lord of hosts.

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 →

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