Psalms 18:29–34
For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
‖For by thee I haue run through a troupe? and by my God haue I leaped ouer a wall.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, broken.
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
*‖ As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, refined.
- *Cross-referencePsal.12.6. & 119 140 prou.30.5.
For who is God save the Lord? or who is a rock save our God?
*For who is God saue the LORD? or who is a rocke saue our God?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceDeut. 32.33. 1.Sam. 2.2. psal.86.8. Esa.45.5.
It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
It is God that girdeth mee with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
Hee maketh my feete like hindes feete, and setteth me vpon my high places.
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
He teacheth my hands to warre, so that a bow of steele is broken by mine armes.
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From verse 29
- 2 Samuel 22:30Rank 1 from verse 29
- Ephesians 6:10–13Rank 2 from verse 29
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, & in the power of his might.
11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the deuill.
12For wee wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darknes of this world, against ‖spirituall wickednes in ‖high places.
13Wherfore take vnto you the whole armour of God, that yee may be able to withstand in the euill day, and ‖hauing done all, to stand.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9–10Rank 3 from verse 29
9And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
9And he said vnto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weaknes. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest vpon me.
10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christes sake: for when I am weake, then am I strong.
- Revelation 3:21Rank 4 from verse 29
- Colossians 2:15Rank 5 from verse 29
- 1 Corinthians 15:10Rank 6 from verse 29
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed vpon me, was not in vaine: But I laboured more abundantly then they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me:
- 2 Samuel 5:19–20Rank 7 from verse 29
19And David inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.
20And David came to Baal-perazim, and David smote them there, and said, The Lord hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baal-perazim.
19And Dauid enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I goe vp to the Philistines? wilt thou deliuer them into mine hand? And the LORD said vnto Dauid, Goe vp: for I will doubtlesse deliuer the Philistines into thine hand.
20And *Dauid came to †Baal-Perazim, and Dauid smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken foorth vpon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place, Baal-Perazim.
- Psalms 144:10Rank 8 from verse 29
- Psalms 44:6–7Rank 9 from verse 29
- 1 Samuel 23:2Rank 10 from verse 29
2Therefore David inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.
2Therefore Dauid enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said vnto Dauid, Goe, and smite the Philistines, and saue Keilah.
- 2 Samuel 5:25Rank 11 from verse 29
- Psalms 144:1Rank 12 from verse 29
- 1 Samuel 17:49Rank 13 from verse 29
49And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.
49And Dauid put his hande in his bag, and tooke thence a stone, and slang it, & smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunke into his forehead, and he fell vpon his face to the earth.
- 1 Samuel 30:8Rank 14 from verse 29
8And David inquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.
8And Dauid enquired at the LORD, saying; Shall I pursue after this troupe? shall I ouertake them? And he answered him, Pursue, for thou shalt surely ouertake them, and without faile recouer all.
From verse 30
- Deuteronomy 32:4Rank 1 from verse 30
- Proverbs 30:5Rank 2 from verse 30
- 2 Samuel 22:31Rank 3 from verse 30
- Psalms 84:11–12Rank 4 from verse 30
11For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
12O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
11*For the LORD God is a sunne and shield: the LORD will giue grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walke vprightly.
12O LORD of hostes: blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
- Psalms 12:6Rank 5 from verse 30
- Revelation 15:3Rank 6 from verse 30
3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
3*And they sing the song of Moses the seruant of God, and the song of the Lambe, saying, Great and marueilous are thy workes, Lord God Almightie, *iust and true are thy wayes, thou king of saints.
- Psalms 19:7–10Rank 7 from verse 30
7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
7‖‖The Law of the LORD is perfect, conuerting the soule: the testimonie of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8The Statutes of the LORD are right, reioycing the heart: the Commandement of the LORD is pure, inlightning the eyes.
9†The feare of the LORD is cleane, enduring for euer: the Iudgements of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether.
10*†More to bee desired are they then gold, yea, then much fine gold: sweeter also then hony, and the hony combe.
- Psalms 119:140Rank 8 from verse 30
- Psalms 18:2Rank 9 from verse 30
2The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
2†The LORD is my rocke, and my fortresse, and my deliuerer: my God, my strength in whome I will trust, my buckler, and the horne of my saluation, and my high tower.
- Psalms 25:10Rank 10 from verse 30
- Daniel 4:37Rank 11 from verse 30
37Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
37Now I Nebuchad-nezzar praise, and extoll and honour the King of heauen, all whose workes are truth, and his waies iudgement, and those that walke in pride he is able to abase.
- Romans 12:2Rank 12 from verse 30
2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
2And bee not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renuing of your minde, that ye may proue what is that good, that acceptable and perfect will of God.
- Psalms 17:7Rank 13 from verse 30
From verse 31
- Deuteronomy 32:31Rank 1 from verse 31
- Psalms 86:8Rank 2 from verse 31
- 2 Samuel 22:32Rank 3 from verse 31
- Deuteronomy 32:39Rank 4 from verse 31
39See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.
39See now, that I, euen I am he, and there is no god with mee; *I kill, and I make aliue: I wound, and I heale: neither is there any that can deliuer out of my hand.
- Isaiah 45:5Rank 5 from verse 31
- 1 Samuel 2:2Rank 6 from verse 31
- Isaiah 45:21–22Rank 7 from verse 31
21Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the Lord? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.
22Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.
21Tell ye and bring them neere, yea let them take counsell together, who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? Haue not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me, a iust God and a Sauiour, there is none beside me.
22Looke vnto mee, and be ye saued all the endes of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.
From verse 32
- Isaiah 45:5Rank 1 from verse 32
- 2 Corinthians 3:5Rank 2 from verse 32
- 2 Samuel 22:33Rank 3 from verse 32
- Psalms 28:7Rank 4 from verse 32
7The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
7The LORD is my strength, and my shield, my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly reioyceth, and with my song will I praise him.
- Psalms 91:2Rank 5 from verse 32
- Psalms 93:1Rank 6 from verse 32
1THE Lord reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
1¶ The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with Maiestie, the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith hee hath girded himselfe: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moued.
From verse 33
- Habakkuk 3:19Rank 1 from verse 33
19The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.
19*†The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hindes feet, and he will make me to walke vpon mine high places. To the chiefe singer on my stringed instruments.
- Deuteronomy 32:13Rank 2 from verse 33
13He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields; and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock;
13He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eate the increase of the fields, and he made him to sucke hony out of the rocke, and oyle out of the flintie rocke,
- Deuteronomy 33:29Rank 3 from verse 33
29Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.
29Happy art thou, O Israel: Who is like vnto thee, O people! saued by the LORD, the shield of thy helpe, and who is the sword of thy excellencie: and thine enemies ‖shal be found liars vnto thee, and thou shalt tread vpon their high places.
- 2 Samuel 2:18Rank 4 from verse 33
- 2 Samuel 22:14Rank 5 from verse 33
From verse 34
- Psalms 144:1Rank 1 from verse 34
- Psalms 46:9Rank 2 from verse 34
- 2 Samuel 22:36Rank 3 from verse 34
- Isaiah 28:6Rank 4 from verse 34
- Isaiah 45:1Rank 5 from verse 34
1THUS saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;
1¶ ‖Thus saith the LORD to his Anointed, to Cyrus whose right hande I haue holden, to subdue nations before him: and I will loose the loines of kings to open before him the two leaued gates, and the gates shall not be shut.
- Jeremiah 49:35Rank 6 from verse 34
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Psalms 18:29
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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To move swiftly on foot; to flow, spread, proceed, continue, or carry out a course.
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From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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A collection, company, number, multitude, or body of soldiers.
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The one true God.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of leap (to spring or rise from the ground with both feet, as man, or with all the feet, as other animals; to jump; to vault).
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Sense 1: A structure raised to enclose, divide, or defend a place. Sense 2: Figuratively, a defense or protection.
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Psalms 18:30
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The one true God.
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Complete, whole, sound, mature, upright, fully fitted, finished, exact, or lacking nothing required for the person, work, knowledge, state, purpose, or standard in view; to perfect is to bring to that intended completion or maturity.
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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Tested, examined, proved, refined, or purified.
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A small shield carried for defense.
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Sense 1: Confidence or reliance placed in a person or thing. Sense 2: To rely upon, confide in, or place confidence in. Sense 3: Something committed to another's care or charge.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Psalms 18:31
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The one true God.
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Sense 1: To rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through. Sense 2: Except or apart from.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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1. A mass of stone or a rocky place. 2. Figuratively, a secure refuge, strength, foundation, or cause of stumbling. 3. A title or figure for God or Christ.
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Psalms 18:32
The one true God.
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Third-person singular present form of gird, meaning to fasten clothing or another object around the body.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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Third-person singular present form of make (to form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition).
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Complete, whole, sound, mature, upright, fully fitted, finished, exact, or lacking nothing required for the person, work, knowledge, state, purpose, or standard in view; to perfect is to bring to that intended completion or maturity.
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Psalms 18:33
Third-person singular present form of make (to form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition).
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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
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Female deer.
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Third-person singular present form of set. Sense 1: To place, fix, appoint, establish, or prescribe. Sense 2: Fixed or determined.
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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
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1. Physical locations or rooms. 2. Positions or offices. 3. Occasions, circumstances, or passages.
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Psalms 18:34
Instructs or makes known by teaching.
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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.
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Sense 1: Armed conflict. Sense 2: As a verb, to fight or contend.
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Sense 1: A weapon for shooting arrows. Sense 2: The bow set in the cloud as a covenant token. Sense 3: To bend or incline the head, knees, face, or body downward in reverence, respect, submission, or worship.
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A hard metal used for weapons and strong bows.
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18:28For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.
18:28‖For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkenesse.
18:29For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
18:29‖For by thee I haue run through a troupe? and by my God haue I leaped ouer a wall.
Selected passage18:30As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
18:30*‖ As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Selected passage18:31For who is God save the Lord? or who is a rock save our God?
18:31*For who is God saue the LORD? or who is a rocke saue our God?
Selected passage18:32It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
18:32 It is God that girdeth mee with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
Selected passage18:33He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
18:33Hee maketh my feete like hindes feete, and setteth me vpon my high places.
Selected passage18:34He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
18:34He teacheth my hands to warre, so that a bow of steele is broken by mine armes.
Selected passage18:35Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
18:35‖Thou hast also giuen me the shield of thy saluation: and thy right hand hath holden me vp, and thy gentlenesse hath made me great.