Psalms 18:40
As for my foes, thou didst give me their neck, and, as for them who hated me, I destroyed them.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
39Thus didst thou gird me with strength, for the battle, Thou subduedst mine assailants under me.
41They cried out, but there was none to save, unto Yahweh, but he answered them not.
Cross References
Psalms 21:12For thou wilt cause them to turn their back, Upon thy bow-strings, wilt thou make ready against their face.
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 →