Psalms 18:39

39 You armed me with strength for battle. You made my opponents bow at my feet.

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 caught up with them. I did not return until I had ended their lives.

38 I wounded them so badly that they were unable to get up. They fell under my feet.

39 You armed me with strength for battle. You made my opponents bow at my feet.

40 You made my enemies turn their backs to me, and I destroyed those who hated me.

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