Psalms 18:39

39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued my enemies under me.

Psalms 18:39 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 18:39

For thou hast girded me with strength unto battle
See ( Psalms 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 ( Psalms 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, ( Psalms 110:1 ) .

Psalms 18:39 In-Context

37 I shall pursue my enemies and overtake them: neither shall I turn again until they are consumed.

38 I shall smite them, and they will not be able to rise: they shall fall under my feet.

39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued my enemies under me.

40 Thou hast also given me the necks of my enemies that I might destroy those that hate me.

41 They cried out, but there was no one to save them: even unto the LORD, but he did not answer them.