Psalms 18:39

39 And you girded me [with] strength for the battle; [those] rising against me you made to kneel 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 chased my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were finished [off].

38 I struck them and they were not able to stand up; they fell under my feet.

39 And you girded me [with] strength for the battle; [those] rising against me you made to kneel under me.

40 And you {made my enemies turn their backs}, then I destroyed those [who] hated me.

41 They cried out but there was no rescuer, [even] to Yahweh, but he did not answer them.