Psalms 18:37
I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
Psalms 18:37 in other translations
| BSB | I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed. |
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| WEB | I will pursue my enemies, and overtake them. I won’t turn away until they are consumed. |
| ASV | I will pursue mine enemies, and overtake them; Neither will I turn again till they are consumed. |
| YLT | I pursue mine enemies, and overtake them, And turn back not till they are consumed. |
| DARBY | I pursued mine enemies, and overtook them; and I turned not again till they were consumed. |
| BBE | I go after my haters and overtake them; not turning back till they are all overcome. |
| Webster | I have pursued my enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed. |
What does Psalms 18:37 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:37-41
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 18:29-50
When we praise for one mercy, we must observe the many more, with which we have been compassed all our days. Many things had contributed to David's advancement, and he owns the hand of God in them all, to teach us to do likewise. In verse #(32), and the following verses, are the gifts of God to the spiritual warrior, whereby he is prepared for the contest, after the example of his victorious Leader. Learn that we…
Psalms 18:37 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 18:37
- Isaiah 53:10-12
Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
- Psalms 44:5
Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
- Psalms 37:20
But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
- Psalms 9:3
When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence.
- Isaiah 63:1-6
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat? I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come. …
- Revelation 19:19-20
And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
- Numbers 24:17-19
I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth. And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly. Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city.
- Psalms 118:11-12
They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them. They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
- Revelation 6:2
And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
- Psalms 35:5
Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the Lord chase them.
- Psalms 35:2
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
- Psalms 3:7
Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
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Context
- Psalms 18:36
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
- Psalms 18:37
I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
- Psalms 18:38
I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
Psalms 18:37 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Perseguido he mis enemigos, y alcancélos, y no volví hasta acabarlos. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Tu as mis au large mes pas sous moi, et les chevilles de mes pieds n’ont pas chancelé. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Meinen Feinden jagte ich nach und erreichte sie, und ich kehrte nicht um, bis sie aufgerieben waren. |