KJV ORIGINAL
I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I have struck down my enemies so completely that they cannot get back up—they have fallen beneath my feet.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
This psalm is attributed to David and likely reflects his military victories over various enemies during his reign as king of Israel. In ancient warfare, stepping on or standing over fallen enemies was a symbol of total conquest and dominance. This imagery would have been familiar to David's original audience as a common way to describe decisive military victory.
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