I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
I have struck down my enemies so completely that they cannot get back up, they have fallen beneath my feet.
The writer is declaring complete victory over his enemies, describing how God helped him defeat them so thoroughly that they cannot recover or fight back.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 18 is a psalm attributed to King David, written as a song of thanksgiving to God for delivering him from his enemies during his reign in ancient Israel. In this verse, David vividly describes his military victories, portraying them as direct results of God's power and assistance in battle. This reflects the cultural context of the ancient Near East, where rulers often credited their successes to divine intervention.
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