Psalms 18:36

Psalms 18:36 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
• New International Version (NIV)You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way.
• English Standard Version (ESV)You gave a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip.
• New King James Version (NKJV)You enlarged my path under me, So my feet did not slip.

Context of Psalms 18:36

34He 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. You gave me the shield of Your salvation. Your right hand upholds me, Your gentleness makes me great. 37You broaden my steps beneath me, so my ankles have not slipped. 38I pursue my enemies and overtake them, and will not return till they are wiped out.

Psalms 18:36 word by word

תַּרְחִ֣יב צַעֲדִ֣י תַחְתָּ֑י וְלֹ֥א מָ֝עֲד֗וּ קַרְסֻלָּֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thou hast enlargedרָחַבrâchab · to enlargeH7337
• my stepsצַ֫עַדtsa‛ad · stepH6806
• under me, that my feetקַרְסֹלqarsôl · ankleH7166
• did not slipמָעַדmâ‛ad · to slipH4571

Cross-references for Psalms 18:36

• Psalms 4:1For the music director, on stringed instruments, a psalm of David.
• Job 18:7His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own scheme throws him down.
• Job 36:16“And indeed, He will draw you from the mouth of distress, to a spacious place without constraint, and the comfort of a table full of rich food.
• Luke 12:50But I have an immersion to endure, and how distressed I am until it is finished!
• Luke 24:46and He said to them, “So it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day,
• 2 Samuel 22:37You broaden my steps beneath me, so my feet have not slipped.
• Proverbs 4:12When you walk, your step will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble.

Commentaries on Psalms 18:36

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 36Enlarged my steps - See on Psalm 18:19; (note). From the hand of God he had continual prosperity; and while he walked with God no enemy was able to prevail against him. He details his successes in the following verses.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 36Thou hast enlarged my steps under me - The idea here is, “Thou hast made room for my feet, so that I have been enabled to walk without hindrance or obstruction. So in Psalm 31:8, “Thou hast set my feet in a large room.” The idea is, that he was before straitened, compressed, hindered in his goings, but that now all obstacles had been taken out of the way, and he could walk freely. That my feet did not slip - Margin, mine ancles. The Hebrew word here…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. 36A wide path represents freedom and safety (see Psalms 4:8; 119:35).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 18:36

• Blessing
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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