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Psalms 18:47

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me,

American Standard Version (1901)

Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.

Bible in Basic English

It is God who sends punishment on my haters, and puts peoples under my rule.

Free Bible Version

God avenges me, he subdues peoples under me,

Geneva Bible 1599

It is God that giueth me power to auenge me, and subdueth the people vnder me.

King James (Authorized) Version

It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.

One Unity Resource Bible

even the God who executes vengeance for me, and subdues peoples under me.

Translation for Translators

He enables me to get revenge on my enemies; he causes me to defeat nations and to rule over them,

Unlocked Literal Bible

He is the God who executes vengeance for me, who subdues the nations under me.

Noah Webster Bible

It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.

World English Bible

even the God who executes vengeance for me, and subdues peoples under me.

Young's Literal Translation

God — who is giving vengeance to me, And He subdueth peoples under me,

Context

The LORD Is My Rock

⁴⁶The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted— ⁴⁷the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, ⁴⁸who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.

Summary

This verse expresses praise and gratitude to God for giving victory to the psalmist over his enemies. It acknowledges God as the one who subdues nations under the psalmist's feet, highlighting divine intervention in times of conflict. The verse reflects a deep trust in God's power and deliverance, inspiring confidence in His ability to overcome all adversities. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and protection, encouraging believers to rely on Him in times of trouble. Ultimately, Psalms 18:47 celebrates the sovereignty of God in granting triumph and vindication to His people.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

avengeth me--His cause is espoused by God as His own.

Psalms 18:47

The LORD Is My Rock

⁴⁶The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted— ⁴⁷the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, ⁴⁸who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.

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Berean Standard Bible

the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me,

American Standard Version (1901)

Even the God that executeth vengeance for me, And subdueth peoples under me.

Bible in Basic English

It is God who sends punishment on my haters, and puts peoples under my rule.

Free Bible Version

God avenges me, he subdues peoples under me,

Geneva Bible 1599

It is God that giueth me power to auenge me, and subdueth the people vnder me.

King James (Authorized) Version

It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.

One Unity Resource Bible

even the God who executes vengeance for me, and subdues peoples under me.

Translation for Translators

He enables me to get revenge on my enemies; he causes me to defeat nations and to rule over them,

Unlocked Literal Bible

He is the God who executes vengeance for me, who subdues the nations under me.

Noah Webster Bible

It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.

World English Bible

even the God who executes vengeance for me, and subdues peoples under me.

Young's Literal Translation

God — who is giving vengeance to me, And He subdueth peoples under me,