Psalms 18:40

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

Thou hast also given {H5414} me the necks {H6203} of mine enemies {H341}; that I might destroy {H6789} them that hate {H8130} me.

You made my enemies turn their backs in flight, and I destroyed those who hated me.

You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me.

Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 21:12 (4 votes)

    Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, [when] thou shalt make ready [thine arrows] upon thy strings against the face of them.

  • Psalms 94:23 (3 votes)

    And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in their own wickedness; [yea], the LORD our God shall cut them off.