Psalm 18:39

39 For thou hast girded me with strength for war: thou hast beaten down under me all that rose up against me.

Psalm 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 ) .

Psalm 18:39 In-Context

37 I will pursue mine enemies, and overtake them; and I will not turn back until they are consumed.

38 I will dash them to pieces and they shall not be able to stand: they shall fall under my feet.

39 For thou hast girded me with strength for war: thou hast beaten down under me all that rose up against me.

40 And thou has made mine enemies turn their backs before me; and thou hast destroyed them that hated me.

41 They cried, but there was no deliverer: even to the Lord, but he hearkened not to them.