Psalms 18:40

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

Psalms 18:40 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 18:40

Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies
Either to slay them, or to trample or put a yoke upon them; or rather the sense is, thou hast made them to fly before me, to turn their necks or backs unto me, as the word is used in ( Joshua 7:8 ) ; and it is expressive of an utter rout and vanquishing of them;

that I might destroy them that hate me;
they not being able to face him and stand against him.

Psalms 18:40 In-Context

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.

42 Then I beat them as small as the dust before the wind: I scattered them as the dirt in the streets.