Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. New Living Translation God arms me with strength, and he makes my way perfect. English Standard Version the God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless. Berean Standard Bible It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. King James Bible It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. New King James Version It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. New American Standard Bible The God who encircles me with strength, And makes my way blameless? NASB 1995 The God who girds me with strength And makes my way blameless? NASB 1977 The God who girds me with strength, And makes my way blameless? Legacy Standard Bible The God who girds me with strength And makes my way blameless? Amplified Bible The God who encircles me with strength And makes my way blameless? Christian Standard Bible God—he clothes me with strength and makes my way perfect. Holman Christian Standard Bible God—He clothes me with strength and makes my way perfect. American Standard Version The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect? Contemporary English Version You give me strength and guide me right. English Revised Version The God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. GOD'S WORD® Translation God arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. Good News Translation He is the God who makes me strong, who makes my pathway safe. International Standard Version the God who clothes me with strength, and who makes my way upright; Majority Standard Bible It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. NET Bible The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way. New Heart English Bible the God who girds me with strength, and makes my way blameless? Webster's Bible Translation It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. World English Bible the God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGod—who is girding me [with] strength, "" And He makes my way perfect. Young's Literal Translation God! who is girding me with strength, And He maketh perfect my way. Smith's Literal Translation God girding me with strength, and he will give my way blameless. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGod who hath girt me with strength; and made my way blameless. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible This God who girded me with might, kept my way unerring, New Revised Standard Version the God who girded me with strength, and made my way safe. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIt is God that girds me with strength and makes my way perfect. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God who girds me in power and gives my perfect way. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way straight; Brenton Septuagint Translation It is God that girds me with strength, and has made my way blameless: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD is My Rock…31For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? 32It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. 33He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.… Cross References Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 2 Samuel 22:33 God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear. Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Habakkuk 3:19 GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. Isaiah 45:24 Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame. Colossians 1:11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully 1 Corinthians 1:8 He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. 1 Chronicles 29:12 Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. Romans 16:25 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Treasury of Scripture It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect. Psalm 28:7 The 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. Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Psalm 93:1 The 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. maketh 2 Samuel 22:33 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. Jump to Previous Arms Band Blameless Girded Girdeth Girding Girds Guiding Makes Maketh Perfect Puts Safe Straight Strength Strong WayJump to Next Arms Band Blameless Girded Girdeth Girding Girds Guiding Makes Maketh Perfect Puts Safe Straight Strength Strong WayPsalm 18 1. David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessingsIt is God who arms me with strength This phrase emphasizes the divine source of strength, highlighting the belief that true power and ability come from God. In the context of Psalm 18, David attributes his military victories and personal resilience to God's empowerment. This reflects a common biblical theme where God is seen as the provider of strength, as seen in Isaiah 40:29, "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." The imagery of God arming David suggests preparation for battle, aligning with Ephesians 6:10-18, where believers are encouraged to put on the full armor of God. This also points to the idea of God as a warrior, a motif found throughout the Old Testament, such as in Exodus 15:3, "The LORD is a warrior; the LORD is his name." and makes my way clear. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 18, David is expressing his gratitude and praise to God for delivering him from his enemies, including King Saul. This psalm is a song of thanksgiving for God's protection and provision. 2. God The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the source of strength and guidance for David. The verse emphasizes God's active role in empowering and directing David's life. 3. Enemies of David While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 18 involves David's deliverance from his adversaries, highlighting the contrast between human opposition and divine support. Teaching Points Divine EmpowermentRecognize that true strength comes from God. Just as David relied on God for strength, believers today are called to depend on God for empowerment in their daily lives. Clear Pathways Trust in God's ability to make your way clear. When faced with uncertainty or obstacles, seek God's guidance to navigate through life's challenges. Gratitude for God's Provision Cultivate a heart of thankfulness for the ways God equips and supports you. Reflect on past experiences where God has provided strength and clarity. Spiritual Warfare Understand that spiritual battles require divine strength. Equip yourself with God's power to stand firm against spiritual adversaries. Faith in Action Apply your faith by actively seeking God's strength and direction in your decisions and actions, trusting that He will lead you on the right path.(32) The verse should run on closely from the last. The italics spoil it. Girdeth.--The importance of the girdle in a country where the dress was loose and flowing is shown by many passages of Scripture. It is essential to the warrior as here (comp. Ephesians 6:14, and the Greek expression, "to be girt" = to be armed), but also for all active exertion. Way.--Here, not of conduct, but the military path, the march. Notice the variation in Samuel. Verse 32. - It is God that girdeth me with strength (comp. ver. 39). And maketh my way perfect. Keeps me, i.e., in the right way - the way of his commandments.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [It is] Godהָ֭אֵל (hā·’êl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty who arms me הַמְאַזְּרֵ֣נִי (ham·’az·zə·rê·nî) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 247: To gird, encompass, equip with strength חָ֑יִל (ḥā·yil) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength and makes וַיִּתֵּ֖ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set my way דַּרְכִּֽי׃ (dar·kî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action blameless. תָּמִ֣ים (tā·mîm) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth Links Psalm 18:32 NIVPsalm 18:32 NLT Psalm 18:32 ESV Psalm 18:32 NASB Psalm 18:32 KJV Psalm 18:32 BibleApps.com Psalm 18:32 Biblia Paralela Psalm 18:32 Chinese Bible Psalm 18:32 French Bible Psalm 18:32 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 18:32 The God who arms me with strength (Psalm Ps Psa.) |