Psalms 18:33 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He makes my feet like a deer's feet, and sets me safely on high places.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that God gives him sure footing and agility, like a deer, and places him in secure, elevated positions.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is attributed to David, likely written after God delivered him from his enemies, including King Saul. In ancient times, deer (hinds) were admired for their ability to navigate steep, rocky terrain with incredible speed and sure footing. The 'high places' could refer both to literal mountain refuges where David hid during his time as a fugitive, and to positions of honor and safety that God provided.

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I'm going to deal with the rest of Judah's people who decided to head to Egypt thinking they'd be safe there. They're all going to be destroyed in Egypt — every single one of them will die from war and starvation, from the smallest child to the most important leader. People will look at what happened to them and be horrified, using their fate as the ultimate example of a curse.

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