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href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/18.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />God arms me with strength, and he makes my way perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>It is</i> God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>It is</i> God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The God who encircles me with strength, And makes my way blameless?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The God who girds me with strength And makes my way blameless?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The God who girds me with strength, And makes my way blameless?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The God who girds me with strength And makes my way blameless?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The God who encircles me with strength And makes my way blameless?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God—he clothes me with strength and makes my way perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God—He clothes me with strength and makes my way perfect. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You give me strength and guide me right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He is the God who makes me strong, who makes my pathway safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the God who clothes me with strength, and who makes my way upright; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the God who girds me with strength, and makes my way blameless?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />God—who is girding me [with] strength, "" And He makes my way perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> God! who is girding me with strength, And He maketh perfect my way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />God girding me with strength, and he will give my way blameless.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />God who hath girt me with strength; and made my way blameless. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 17:33>It is God who has wrapped me with virtue and made my way immaculate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />This God who girded me with might, kept my way unerring, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the God who girded me with strength, and made my way safe.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />It is God that girds me with strength and makes my way perfect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />God who girds me in power and gives my perfect way.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way straight;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>It is</i> God that girds me with strength, and has made my way blameless:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/18-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=1720" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">The LORD is My Rock</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: hā·’êl (Art:: N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">It is God</a> <a href="/hebrew/247.htm" title="247: ham·’az·zə·rê·nî (Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-msc:: 1cs) -- To gird, encompass, equip. A primitive root; to belt.">who arms me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥā·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">with strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and makes</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: dar·kî (N-csc:: 1cs) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">my way</a> <a href="/hebrew/8549.htm" title="8549: tā·mîm (Adj-ms) -- Complete, sound. From tamam; entire; also integrity, truth.">clear.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">2 Samuel 22:33</a></span><br />God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Habakkuk 3:19</a></span><br />GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a></span><br />But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24</a></span><br />Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11</a></span><br />being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">1 Corinthians 1:8</a></span><br />He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a></span><br />He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a></span><br />And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">1 Chronicles 29:12</a></span><br />Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Psalm 91:2</a></b></br> I will say of the LORD, <i>He is</i> my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/93-1.htm">Psalm 93:1</a></b></br> The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, <i>wherewith</i> he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.</p><p class="hdg">maketh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">2 Samuel 22:33</a></b></br> God <i>is</i> my strength <i>and</i> power: and he maketh my way perfect.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/39-22.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/job/39-10.htm">Band</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-18.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/job/12-18.htm">Girdeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-11.htm">Girding</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-11.htm">Girds</a> <a href="/job/38-20.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/psalms/12-3.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/psalms/18-11.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/psalms/11-5.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/psalms/18-3.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/18-26.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Band</a> <a href="/psalms/19-13.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Girdeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-24.htm">Girding</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Girds</a> <a href="/psalms/27-11.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/psalms/18-33.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/psalms/18-33.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/psalms/18-33.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/psalms/22-9.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/psalms/23-3.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>It is God who arms me with strength</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the divine source of strength, highlighting the belief that true power and ability come from God. In the context of <a href="/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a>, David attributes his military victories and personal resilience to God's empowerment. This reflects a common biblical theme where God is seen as the provider of strength, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29</a>, "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." The imagery of God arming David suggests preparation for battle, aligning with <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where believers are encouraged to put on the full armor of God. This also points to the idea of God as a warrior, a motif found throughout the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3</a>, "The LORD is a warrior; the LORD is his name."<p><b>and makes my way clear.</b><br>This part of the verse speaks to divine guidance and providence. The notion of God making one's path clear suggests removing obstacles and providing direction, akin to <a href="/proverbs/3-6.htm">Proverbs 3:6</a>, "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." In the historical context, David often faced literal and metaphorical paths filled with challenges, from evading King Saul to leading Israel. The phrase can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is described as "the way" in <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>, indicating that through Jesus, believers find a clear path to God. The idea of God clearing the way can also be connected to the Exodus narrative, where God led the Israelites through the wilderness, providing a path to the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a>, David is expressing his gratitude and praise to God for delivering him from his enemies, including King Saul. This psalm is a song of thanksgiving for God's protection and provision.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the source of strength and guidance for David. The verse emphasizes God's active role in empowering and directing David's life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18</a> involves David's deliverance from his adversaries, highlighting the contrast between human opposition and divine support.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a></b><br>Recognize that true strength comes from God. Just as David relied on God for strength, believers today are called to depend on God for empowerment in their daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/clear_pathways.htm">Clear Pathways</a></b><br>Trust in God's ability to make your way clear. When faced with uncertainty or obstacles, seek God's guidance to navigate through life's challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_god's_provision.htm">Gratitude for God's Provision</a></b><br>Cultivate a heart of thankfulness for the ways God equips and supports you. Reflect on past experiences where God has provided strength and clarity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Understand that spiritual battles require divine strength. Equip yourself with God's power to stand firm against spiritual adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Apply your faith by actively seeking God's strength and direction in your decisions and actions, trusting that He will lead you on the right path.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_rock_of_salvation's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Rock of Salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_a_deity_of_order.htm">Is God flawless?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_punish_children_for_ancestors'_sins.htm">If God is just, why does He punish children for the sins of their ancestors (Exodus 20:5)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god_'near'_despite_doubts.htm">(Psalm 145:18) How can one verify that God is 'near to all who call on him' given the countless unanswered prayers or spiritual doubts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) The verse should run on closely from the last. The italics spoil it.<p><span class= "bld">Girdeth.</span>--The importance of the girdle in a country where the dress was loose and flowing is shown by many passages of Scripture. It is essential to the warrior as here (comp. <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm" title="Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;">Ephesians 6:14</a>, and the Greek expression, "to be girt" <span class= "ital">= to be armed</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>but also for all active exertion.<p><span class= "bld">Way.</span>--Here, not of conduct, but the <span class= "ital">military path, </span>the march. Notice the variation in Samuel.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">It is God that girdeth me with strength</span> (comp. ver. 39). <span class="cmt_word">And maketh my way perfect</span>. Keeps me, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, in the right way - the way of his commandments. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/18-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">[It is] God</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֭אֵל</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who arms me</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְאַזְּרֵ֣נִי</span> <span class="translit">(ham·’az·zə·rê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_247.htm">Strong's 247: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gird, encompass, equip</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with strength</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֑יִל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and makes</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my way</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּרְכִּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(dar·kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">blameless.</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8549.htm">Strong's 8549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Entire, integrity, truth</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 18:32 The God who arms me with strength (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/18-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 18:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/18-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 18:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:33" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>