Psalms 18:38

38 (17-39) I will break them, and they shall not be able to stand: they shall fall under my feet.

Psalms 18:38 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 18:38

I have wounded them, that they were not able to rise
Which was not only true of the Amalekites, but of all with whom David engaged in war;

they are fallen under my feet;
either dead, or become subject and tributaries to him; as the Philistines, Moabites, Syrians, and Edomites; see ( 2 Samuel 8:1 2 Samuel 8:2 2 Samuel 8:5 2 Samuel 8:14 ) . This, with ( Psalms 18:37 ) , may very well be accommodated to David's antitype, and be expressive of the entire victory he has obtained over all his and his people's enemies; he wounded the heads over many countries, ( Psalms 110:6 ) . Satan and his principalities and powers, whose head is broke, whose works are destroyed; yea, he himself, which had the power of death, so as not to be able to rise more against Christ, who has led captivity captive: he has also finished and made an end of sin, and overcome the world; nor did he turn back from this work he engaged in until he had made a complete conquest; and moreover he has likewise made his people more than conquerors, through him, over these same enemies; so that the words are also applicable to them.

Psalms 18:38 In-Context

36 (17-37) Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; and my feet are not weakened.
37 (17-38) I will pursue after my enemies, and overtake them: and I will not turn again till they are consumed.
38 (17-39) I will break them, and they shall not be able to stand: they shall fall under my feet.
39 (17-40) And thou hast girded me with strength unto battle; and hast subdued under me them that rose up against me.
40 (17-41) And thou hast made my enemies turn their back upon me, and hast destroyed them that hated me.
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