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Psalms 18:39

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 18:39 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
Psalms 18:39 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
36Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.
37I will pursue mine enemies, and overtake them; Neither will I turn again till they are consumed.
38I will smite them through, so that they shall not be able to rise: They shall fall under my feet.
39For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
40Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.
41They cried, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.
42Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind; I did cast them out as the mire of the streets.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“that rose up against me--literally, "insurgents" (Psa 3:1; Psa 44:5).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle - See the note at Psalms 18:32. Compare Job 12:18; Proverbs 31:17. Thou hast subdued under me - Margin, as in Hebrew, caused to bow. That is, God had caused them to submit to him; he had enabled him to overcome them; still acknowledging that all this was from God, and that the praise was due to Him, and not to the power of his own arm. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“girded: Psa 18:32; Eze 30:24, Eze 30:25 subdued: Heb. caused to bow, Psa 66:3; Sa2 22:40; Ch1 22:18; Isa 45:14; Co1 15:25-28; Eph 1:22; Phi 3:21, necks, Lam 5:5 that: Psa 34:21; Sa2 22:41; Pro 8:36; Joh 15:23 Psalms 18:41”
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