KJV ORIGINAL
It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
It is God who brings justice for me and puts nations under my control.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is declaring that God is the one who fights his battles and gives him victory over his enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from David's song of praise near the end of his life, reflecting on how God delivered him from all his enemies including King Saul. David had experienced decades of warfare and political challenges, yet he recognized that his military successes came not from his own strength but from God's intervention. This song appears almost identically in Psalm 18, showing its importance in Israel's worship.
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