Psalms 18:40

You have also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.

Updated King James Version

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

39For you have girded me with strength unto the battle: you have subdued under me those that rose up against me.

41They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.

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Cross References

Psalms 21:12Therefore shall you make them turn their back, when you shall make ready yours arrows upon your strings against the face of them.

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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