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Psalms 18:47

Psalms 18:47
It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He delivereth me from mine enemies,.... From Saul and his men, from Ishbosheth and Abner, from Absalom, and the conspirators with him; so all believers are delivered out of the hands of their enemies…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

It is God that avengeth me - Margin, giveth avengements for me. The marginal reading is a literal translation of the Hebrew. The meaning is, that God had punished the enemies of the author of the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 18:29-50

In these verses,

I. David looks back, with thankfulness, upon the great things which God had done for him. He had not only wrought deliverance for him, but had given him victory and success, and made…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Render:

Even the God that executed vengeance for me,

And subdued peoples under me.

Vengeance is the prerogative of God (Psa 94:1); it is His vindication of the righteousness and integrity of His…

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