Psalms 18:40

40 Thou hast also given me the necks of my enemies; that I might destroy them that 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 have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they have fallen under my feet.

39 For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.

40 Thou hast also given me the necks of my enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.

41 They cried, but [there was] none to save [them]: [even] to the LORD, but he answered them not.

42 Then I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I cast them out as the dirt in the streets.