Psalm 18:40

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

Psalm 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.

Psalm 18:40 In-Context

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.

42 I will grind them as the mud of the streets: and I will beat them small as dust before the wind.