Psalms 18:38

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet.

American Standard Version (1901)

I will smite them through, so that they shall not be able to rise: They shall fall under my feet.

Bible in Basic English

I will give them wounds, so that they are not able to get up: they are stretched under my feet.

Free Bible Version

I struck them down—they couldn't get up. They fell at my feet.

Geneva Bible 1599

I haue wounded them, that they were not able to rise: they are fallen vnder my feete.

King James (Authorized) Version

I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.

One Unity Resource Bible

I will strike them through, so that they will not be able to rise. They shall fall under my feet.

Translation for Translators

When I strike them, they are not able to get up again; they lie on the ground, defeated.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I smashed them so that they were unable to rise; they have fallen under my feet.

Noah Webster Bible

I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they have fallen under my feet.

World English Bible

I will strike them through, so that they will not be able to rise. They shall fall under my feet.

Young's Literal Translation

I smite them, and they are not able to rise, They fall under my feet,

Context

The LORD Is My Rock

³⁷I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. ³⁸I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet.

Summary

This verse from Psalms 18 speaks of God equipping His people with strength for battle, enabling them to overcome their enemies. It emphasizes that it is God who trains and prepares His followers for the challenges they face, ensuring their victory. The imagery used conveys the idea of God empowering His children to stand firm and be victorious in the midst of spiritual warfare. Ultimately, this verse highlights the trustworthiness of God to provide the necessary strength and protection for His people in times of struggle.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For thou hast girded me with strength unto battle,.... See Psa 18:32; that natural strength, courage and valour, which David had, were from the Lord; and so is the Spirit of power, love, and of a sound mind, which believers have; and likewise that strength which Christ, as man, had and used in his combat with the powers of darkness; see Psa 80:17; thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me; as the psalmist ascribes his strength, so he attributes his success to the Lord; who likewise subdues the sins of his people, and all other enemies of theirs, and who also makes the enemies of his Son his footstool, Psa 110:1.

Psalms 18:38

The LORD Is My Rock

³⁷I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. ³⁸I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet.

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Berean Standard Bible

I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet.

American Standard Version (1901)

I will smite them through, so that they shall not be able to rise: They shall fall under my feet.

Bible in Basic English

I will give them wounds, so that they are not able to get up: they are stretched under my feet.

Free Bible Version

I struck them down—they couldn't get up. They fell at my feet.

Geneva Bible 1599

I haue wounded them, that they were not able to rise: they are fallen vnder my feete.

King James (Authorized) Version

I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.

One Unity Resource Bible

I will strike them through, so that they will not be able to rise. They shall fall under my feet.

Translation for Translators

When I strike them, they are not able to get up again; they lie on the ground, defeated.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I smashed them so that they were unable to rise; they have fallen under my feet.

Noah Webster Bible

I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they have fallen under my feet.

World English Bible

I will strike them through, so that they will not be able to rise. They shall fall under my feet.

Young's Literal Translation

I smite them, and they are not able to rise, They fall under my feet,