Psalms 18:40

40 You make my enemies run from me; I destroy those who 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 strike them down, and they cannot rise; they lie defeated before me.

39 You give me strength for the battle and victory over my enemies.

40 You make my enemies run from me; I destroy those who hate me.

41 They cry for help, but no one saves them; they call to the Lord, but he does not answer.

42 I crush them, so that they become like dust which the wind blows away. I trample on them like mud in the streets.