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 those of a deer and gives me sure footing on high places. 34He trains my hands for battle so that my arms can bend an ⌞archer’s⌟ bow of bronze. You have given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand supports me. Your gentleness makes me great. 36You make a wide path for me to walk on so that my feet do not slip. 37I chased my enemies and caught up with them. I did not return until I had ended their lives.

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 5:12You bless righteous people, O Lord. Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor.
• Psalms 28:7The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant; I give thanks to him with my song.
• Deuteronomy 33:29You are blessed, Israel! Who is like you, a nation saved by the Lord? He is a shield that helps you and a sword that wins your victories. Your enemies will come crawling to you, and you will stomp on their backs.”
• 2 Samuel 22:36You have given me the shield of your salvation. Your help makes me great.
• Psalms 17:7Reveal your miraculous deeds of mercy, O Savior of those who find refuge by your side from those who attack them.
• Psalms 45:3O warrior, strap your sword to your side with your splendor and majesty.
• Psalms 45:4Ride on victoriously in your majesty for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things.
• Isaiah 40:11Like a shepherd he takes care of his flock. He gathers the lambs in his arms. He carries them in his arms. He gently helps the sheep and their lambs.
• Isaiah 22:3All your leaders fled together and were captured without their bows and arrows. All those who were found were taken prisoner before any of them could get far away.
• 2 Corinthians 10:1I, Paul, make my appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ. I’m the one who is humble when I’m with you but forceful toward you when I’m not with you.
• Galatians 5:22But the spiritual nature produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• James 3:17However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere.

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