Psalms 18:40

40 You made my enemies turn their backs to me, and I destroyed those who hated 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 wounded them so badly that they were unable to get up. They fell under my feet.

39 You armed me with strength for battle. You made my opponents bow at my feet.

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

41 They cried out for help, but there was no one to save them. They cried out to the LORD, but he did not answer them.

42 I beat them into a powder as fine as the dust blown by the wind. I threw them out as though they were dirt on the streets.