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 gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. 34He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow. You give me your protective shield; your right hand supports me; your willingness to help enables me to prevail. 36You widen my path; my feet do not slip. 37I chase my enemies and catch them; I do not turn back until I wipe them 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 5:12Certainly you reward the godly, Lord. Like a shield you protect them in your good favor.
• Psalms 28:7The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.
• Deuteronomy 33:29You have joy, Israel! Who is like you? You are a people delivered by the Lord, your protective shield and your exalted sword. May your enemies cringe before you; may you trample on their backs.
• 2 Samuel 22:36You give me your protective shield; your willingness to help enables me to prevail.
• Psalms 17:7Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.
• Psalms 45:3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!
• Psalms 45:4Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!
• Isaiah 40:11Like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers up the lambs with his arm; he carries them close to his heart; he leads the ewes along.
• Isaiah 22:3All your leaders ran away together – they fled to a distant place; all your refugees were captured together – they were captured without a single arrow being shot.
• 2 Corinthians 10:1Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ (I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!) –
• 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 peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.

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