Revised Webster's Bible
Psalms 18:37
37I have pursued my enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
Psalms 18:37 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
- New International Version (NIV)I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back till they were destroyed.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I pursued my enemies and overtook them, and did not turn back till they were consumed.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I have pursued my enemies and overtaken them; Neither did I turn back again till they were destroyed.
Context of Psalms 18:37
35Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath held me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. 36Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. I have pursued my enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed. 38I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they have fallen under my feet. 39For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
Read all of Psalms 18Psalms 18:37 word by word
אֶרְדּ֣וֹף א֭וֹיְבַי וְאַשִּׂיגֵ֑ם וְלֹֽא־אָ֝שׁוּב עַד־כַּלּוֹתָֽם׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 18:37
- Psalms 3:7Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all my enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
- Psalms 9:3When my enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
- Psalms 35:2Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help.
- Psalms 118:11They surrounded me; yea, they surrounded me: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
- Numbers 24:17I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not near: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.
- Isaiah 53:10Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.
- Isaiah 63:1Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
- Revelation 6:2And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given to him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
- Revelation 19:19And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.
Commentaries on Psalms 18:37
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 37I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them - He had not only routed them, but had had strength to pursue them; he had not only pursued them, but he had been enabled to come up to them. The idea is that of complete success and absolute triumph. Neither did I turn again - I was not driven back, nor was I weary and exhausted, and compelled to give over the pursuit. Till they were consumed - Until they were all either slain or made captive, so that the…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. 37-42With help from the Divine Warrior, the psalmist experienced victory over his enemies.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 37-4137-41. In actual conflict, with God's aid, the defeat of his enemies is certain. A present and continued success is expressed.Read the comment
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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
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