Psalms 18:35

Psalms 18:35 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
• New International Version (NIV)You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great.
• English Standard Version (ESV)You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great.
• New King James Version (NKJV)You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great.

Context of Psalms 18:35

33He makes my feet like the feet of a deer and sets me securely on the heights. 34He trains my hands for war; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You have given me the shield of your salvation; your right hand upholds me, and your humility exalts me. 36You make a spacious place beneath me for my steps, and my ankles do not give way. 37I pursue my enemies and overtake them; I do not turn back until they are wiped out.

Psalms 18:35 word by word

וַתִּתֶּן־לִי֮ מָגֵ֪ן יִ֫שְׁעֶ֥ךָ וִֽימִינְךָ֥ תִסְעָדֵ֑נִי וְֽעַנְוַתְךָ֥ תַרְבֵּֽנִי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thou hast also givenנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• me the shieldמָגֵןmâgên meginnâh · shieldH4043
• of thy salvationיֵ֫שַׁעyesha‛ yêsha‛ · salvationH3468
• and thy right handיָמִיןyâmîyn · rightH3225
• hath holden me upסָעַדsâ‛ad · to supportH5582
• and thy gentlenessעַנְוָה‛anvâh · gentlenessH6037
• hath made me greatרָבָהrâbâh · to multiplyH7235

Cross-references for Psalms 18:35

• Psalms 5:12For you, Lord, bless the righteous one; you surround him with favor like a shield.
• Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart celebrates, and I give thanks to him with my song.
• Deuteronomy 33:29How happy you are, Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord? He is the shield that protects you, the sword you boast in. Your enemies will cringe before you, and you will tread on their backs.
• 2 Samuel 22:36You have given me the shield of your salvation; your help exalts me.
• Psalms 17:7Display the wonders of your faithful love, Savior of all who seek refuge from those who rebel against your right hand.
• Psalms 45:3Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side. In your majesty and splendor —
• Psalms 45:4in your splendor ride triumphantly in the cause of truth, humility, and justice. May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.
• Isaiah 40:11He protects his flock like a shepherd; he gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them in the fold of his garment. He gently leads those that are nursing.
• Isaiah 22:3All your rulers have fled together, captured without a bow. All your fugitives were captured together; they had fled far away.
• 2 Corinthians 10:1Now I, Paul, myself, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ — I who am humble among you in person but bold toward you when absent.
• Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense.

Commentaries on Psalms 18:35

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 35The shield of thy salvation - In all battles and dangers God defended him. He was constantly safe because he possessed the salvation of God. Everywhere God protected him. Thy gentleness, ענותך anvathecha, thy meekness or humility. Thou hast enabled me to bear and forbear; to behave with courage in adversity, and with humility in prosperity; and thus I am become great. By these means thou hast multiplied me. The Vulgate reads, Disciplina tua ipsa me…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 35Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvations - Thou hast saved me as with a shield; thou hast thrown thy shield before me in times of danger. See the note at Psalm 5:12. And thy right hand hath holden me up - Thou hast sustained me when in danger of failing, as if thou hadst upheld me with thine own hand. And thy gentleness hath made me great - Margin, “or, with thy meekness thou hast multiplied me.” The word here rendered gentleness, evidently…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29-50Verses 29-50 When we praise for one mercy, we must observe the many more, with which we have been compassed all our days. Many things had contributed to David's advancement, and he owns the hand of God in them all, to teach us to do likewise. In verse #(32), and the following verses, are the gifts of God to the spiritual warrior, whereby he is prepared for the contest, after the example of his victorious Leader. Learn that we must seek release being made…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 30-36The psalmist experiences God’s rescue and provision of victory.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33-3633-36. God's help farther described. He gives swiftness to pursue or elude his enemies (Ha 3:19), strength, protection, and a firm footing.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 18:35

• Blessing
• Gentleness
• Shield
• Testimony

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Commentaries on Psalms 18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings