Psalms 18:38
When I strike them, they are not able to get up again; they lie on the ground, defeated.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
In Context
37I have pursued my enemies and caught them; I did not stop until I had defeated/killed them all.
39You have enabled me to be strong in order that I can fight battles and defeat my enemies.
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:49He put his hand into his shoulder-bag and took out one stone. He put it in his sling and hurled it toward Goliath. The stone hit Goliath on the forehead and penetrated his skull, and he fell face down onto the ground.
1 Samuel 30:17David and his men fought against them from sunset that day until the evening of the following day. Four hundred of them escaped and rode away on camels, but none of the others escaped.
2 Samuel 8:1Some time later, David’s army attacked the Philistia army and defeated them. They took control over the entire Philistia area.
2 Samuel 18:7David’s soldiers defeated Absalom’s soldiers. They killed 20,000 of them!
2 Samuel 22:39I struck them down; I stabbed them with my sword; they fell down at my feet and did not stand up again.
Psalms 36:12Look where evil people have fallen on the ground, defeated; they were thrown down, and they will never rise again.
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 →