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you humbled my adversaries before me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/18.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued my enemies under my feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For you equipped me with strength for the battle; you made those who rise against me sink under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For You have encircled me with strength for battle; You have forced those who rose up against me to bow down under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For You have girded me with strength for battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For Thou hast girded me with strength for battle; Thou hast subdued under me those who rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For You have girded me with strength for battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For You have encircled me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have clothed me with strength for battle; you subdue my adversaries beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have clothed me with strength for battle; You subdue my adversaries beneath me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You helped me win victories, and you forced my attackers to fall victim to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You armed me with strength for battle. You made my opponents bow at my feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You give me strength for the battle and victory over my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You clothed me with strength for war; you will subdue under me those who rise up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For you have equipped me with strength for the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For you have armed me with strength to the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And You gird me [with] strength for battle, "" You cause my withstanders to bow under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Thou girdest me with strength for battle, Causest my withstanders to bow under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou wilt gird one with strength for war: thou wilt bend under me those rising up against me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And thou hast girded me with strength unto battle; and hast subdued under me them that rose up against me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 17:40>And you have wrapped me with virtue for the battle. And those rising up against me, you have subdued under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You girded me with valor for war, subjugated my opponents beneath me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For you girded me with strength for the battle; you made my assailants sink under me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For thou hast girded me with strength to the battle; thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You have girded me with power in war, and you will make those who stand against me to bow under me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For Thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For thou hast girded me with strength for war: thou hast beaten down under me all that rose up against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/18-39.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=1763" 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">38</span>I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/247.htm" title="247: wat·tə·’az·zə·rê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To gird, encompass, equip. A primitive root; to belt.">You have armed me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥa·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/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">for battle;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3766.htm" title="3766: taḵ·rî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate.">You have subdued</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qā·may (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">my foes</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāy (Prep:: 1cs) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">beneath me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">40</span>You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me.…<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="/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_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/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.<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="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake 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="/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="/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="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-2.htm">Exodus 15:2</a></span><br />The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For you have girded me with strength to the battle: you have subdued under me those that rose up against me.</p><p class="hdg">girded</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/30-24.htm">Ezekiel 30:24,25</a></b></br> And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and put my sword in his hand: but I will break Pharaoh's arms, and he shall groan before him with the groanings of a deadly wounded <i>man</i>… </p><p class="hdg">subdued [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Psalm 66:3</a></b></br> Say unto God, How terrible <i>art thou in</i> thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">2 Samuel 22:40</a></b></br> For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/22-18.htm">1 Chronicles 22:18</a></b></br> <i>Is</i> not the LORD your God with you? and hath he <i>not</i> given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people.</p><p class="hdg">necks</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/5-5.htm">Lamentations 5:5</a></b></br> Our necks <i>are</i> under persecution: we labour, <i>and</i> have no rest.</p><p class="hdg">that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-21.htm">Psalm 34:21</a></b></br> Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-41.htm">2 Samuel 22:41</a></b></br> Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-36.htm">Proverbs 8:36</a></b></br> But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/psalms/17-7.htm">Assailants</a> <a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/psalms/18-27.htm">Causest</a> <a href="/psalms/18-38.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/job/41-25.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/job/40-7.htm">Gird</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Girdest</a> <a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Low</a> <a href="/psalms/18-8.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Sink</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-24.htm">Subdue</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-24.htm">Subdued</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Withstanders</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/psalms/65-6.htm">Armed</a> <a href="/psalms/44-5.htm">Assailants</a> <a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/psalms/21-12.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/psalms/41-12.htm">Causest</a> <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/psalms/35-1.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Gird</a> <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/psalms/30-11.htm">Girdest</a> <a href="/psalms/20-8.htm">Low</a> <a href="/psalms/76-9.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/psalms/45-5.htm">Sink</a> <a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/47-3.htm">Subdue</a> <a href="/psalms/18-47.htm">Subdued</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Withstanders</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>You have armed me with strength for battle;</b><br>This phrase acknowledges God as the source of strength and empowerment. In the biblical context, David often faced physical battles, and this strength can be seen as both physical and spiritual. The imagery of being "armed" suggests preparation and readiness, which is a recurring theme in Scripture, such as in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where believers are encouraged to put on the full armor of God. Historically, David's military successes were attributed to divine intervention, as seen in his victories over the Philistines and other enemies. This phrase also reflects the covenant relationship between God and David, where God promises to be his protector and provider.<p><b>You have subdued my foes beneath me.</b><br>This part of the verse highlights God's role in granting victory over enemies. In the historical context, David's reign was marked by numerous military campaigns, and his ability to subdue his foes was seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. The subduing of enemies can also be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, as prophesied in <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> and fulfilled in the New Testament. Culturally, the idea of subduing foes was significant in establishing a king's legitimacy and divine favor in the ancient Near East. This phrase underscores the belief that true victory comes from God, aligning with other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/44-5.htm">Psalm 44:5-7</a>, which emphasize reliance on divine power rather than human strength.<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 gratitude to God for delivering him from his enemies. This psalm is a song of victory and thanksgiving.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure who empowers David, providing him with strength and victory over his adversaries.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies/foes.htm">Enemies/Foes</a></b><br>The adversaries that David faced, which could include both physical enemies and spiritual challenges.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>Represents the various struggles and conflicts David encountered, both literal and metaphorical.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/subjugation_of_foes.htm">Subjugation of Foes</a></b><br>The act of God bringing David's enemies under his control, symbolizing divine intervention and victory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a></b><br>Recognize that true strength for life's battles comes from God. Just as David was armed for battle, believers today are equipped by God for spiritual warfare.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_over_adversity.htm">Victory Over Adversity</a></b><br>Trust in God's ability to subdue our foes, whether they are external challenges or internal struggles. Victory is assured when we rely on His strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_preparedness.htm">Spiritual Preparedness</a></b><br>Like David, we must be prepared for battle by putting on the full armor of God, as described in <a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a>. This involves prayer, faith, and the Word of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_deliverance.htm">Gratitude for Deliverance</a></b><br>Cultivate a heart of gratitude for the victories God has already provided in our lives. Reflect on past deliverances as a source of encouragement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Apply the strength God provides by stepping out in faith, facing challenges with confidence in His power and provision.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 39.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle</span>. Having boasted of his own actions during the space of two verses (vers. 37, 38), David falls back upon his habitual acknowledgments, that all which he has done has been done wholly through the strength of the Divine arm, which has upheld him, sustained him, and given him the victory. <span class="cmt_word">Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me;</span> rather, <span class="accented">thou hast bowed down mine adversaries under me</span> (Hengstenberg, Kay, Cheyne). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/18-39.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">You have armed me</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתְּאַזְּרֵ֣נִי</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·’az·zə·rê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular | 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">חַ֭יִל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥa·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">for battle;</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You have subdued</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּכְרִ֖יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(taḵ·rî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3766.htm">Strong's 3766: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bend the knee, to sink, to prostrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my foes</span><br /><span class="heb">קָמַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(qā·may)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beneath me.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 18:39 For you have girded me with strength (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/18-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 18:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/18-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 18:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 18:40" /></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>