Psalms 18:42 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

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

Psalms 18:42

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

They cried, but {there was} none to save {them: even} unto the LORD, but he answered them not.

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

Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; {and} thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people {whom} I have not known shall serve me.

As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me. {As soon...: Heb. At the hearing of the ear} {submit...: or, yield feigned obedience} {strangers: Heb. sons of the stranger}

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Psalms 18:1

"[To the chief Musician, {A Psalm} of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day {that} the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said,] I will love thee, O LORD, my strength."

Psalms 18:2

"The LORD {is} my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, {and} my high tower. {my strength: Heb. my rock}"

Psalms 18:3

"I will call upon the LORD, {who is worthy} to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies."

Psalms 18:4

"The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. {ungodly men: Heb. Belial}"

Psalms 18:5

"The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. {sorrows: or, cords}"

Psalms 18:6

"In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, {even} into his ears."

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