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Psalms 18:34
34He makes my feet like those of deer and makes me stand on my heights.
Psalms 18:34 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
- New International Version (NIV)He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
Context of Psalms 18:34
32For who is God, except Adonai? And who is a Rock, except our God? 33God girds me with strength and makes my way straight. He makes my feet like those of deer and makes me stand on my heights. 35He trains my hands for battle, so my arms can bend a bronze bow. 36You gave me the shield of Your salvation. Your right hand upholds me, Your gentleness makes me great.
Read all of Psalms 18Psalms 18:34 word by word
מְלַמֵּ֣ד יָ֭דַי לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה וְֽנִחֲתָ֥ה קֶֽשֶׁת־נְ֝חוּשָׁ֗ה זְרוֹעֹתָֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 18:34
- Psalms 144:1Of David. Blessed be Adonai my Rock— who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.
- 2 Samuel 22:36You gave me Your shield of salvation. and Your answering has made me great.
- Isaiah 28:6a spirit of judgment for him who sits on the judgment seat, and strength for those turning back the battle at the gate.
- Isaiah 45:1Thus says Adonai to His anointed, Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped, to subdue nations before him, to loose the belts of kings, to open doors before him so that gates may not be shut.
- Psalms 46:9Come, see the works of Adonai, who brings devastations on the earth.
- Jeremiah 49:35thus says Adonai-Tzva’ot: “Behold, I will break Elam’s bow— the source of their might.
- Hosea 1:5In that day I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.”
Commentaries on Psalms 18:34
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 34He teacheth my hands to war - The success which I have had in my military exercises I owe to the Divine help. How few of the conquerors of mankind can say so! And how few among those who call themselves Christian warriors dare to say so! War is as contrary to the spirit of Christianity as murder. Nothing can justify Christian nations in shedding each other's blood! All men should live in peace; all men might live in peace; and the nation that is first to…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 34He teacheth my hands to war - Compare Psalm 144:1. The skill which David had in the use of the bow, the sword, or the spear - all of which depends on the hands - he ascribes entirely to God. So that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms - This is mentioned as an instance of extraordinary strength, as if he were able to break a bow made of metal. The original word rendered steel means properly brass. Wood was doubtless first used in constructing the bow…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. 32-34The psalmist’s victories come from the Lord. He completely depends on God.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
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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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