KJV ORIGINAL
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You have made my enemies turn and run away from me, so I could defeat those who hate me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is thanking God for giving him victory over his enemies by making them flee in defeat.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 18 is a song of praise attributed to King David, expressing thanksgiving to God for delivering him from his enemies during his reign. In the biblical narrative, David faced real threats from figures like King Saul and foreign armies, and this verse uses ancient warfare imagery to depict God's decisive help in battle. Such language was common in the cultural context of the ancient Near East, where victory over enemies symbolized God's favor toward His chosen leader.
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