Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights. New Living Translation He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights. English Standard Version He made my feet like the feet of a deer and set me secure on the heights. Berean Standard Bible He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. King James Bible He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. New King James Version He makes my feet like the feet of deer, And sets me on my high places. New American Standard Bible He makes my feet like deer’s feet, And sets me up on my high places. NASB 1995 He makes my feet like hinds’ feet, And sets me upon my high places. NASB 1977 He makes my feet like hinds’ feet, And sets me upon my high places. Legacy Standard Bible He makes my feet like hinds’ feet, And sets me upon my high places. Amplified Bible He makes my feet like hinds’ feet [able to stand firmly and tread safely on paths of testing and trouble]; He sets me [securely] upon my high places. Christian Standard Bible He makes my feet like the feet of a deer and sets me securely on the heights. Holman Christian Standard Bible He makes my feet like the feet of a deer and sets me securely on the heights. American Standard Version He maketh my feet like hinds' feet: And setteth me upon my high places. Contemporary English Version You make my feet run as fast as those of a deer, and you help me stand on the mountains. English Revised Version He maketh my feet like hinds' feet: and setteth me upon my high places, GOD'S WORD® Translation He makes my feet like those of a deer and gives me sure footing on high places. Good News Translation He makes me sure-footed as a deer; he keeps me safe on the mountains. International Standard Version who makes my feet swift as the deer; who makes me stand on high places; Majority Standard Bible He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. NET Bible He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. New Heart English Bible He makes my feet like deer's feet, and sets me on my high places. Webster's Bible Translation He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. World English Bible He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and sets me on my high places. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMaking my feet like does, "" And on my high places causes me to stand. Young's Literal Translation Making my feet like hinds, And on my high places causeth me to stand. Smith's Literal Translation Setting my feet as the hinds, and he will cause me to stand upon my heights. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho hath made my feet like the feet of harts: and who setteth me upon high places. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Who made my feet like a deer’s, and set me on the heights, New Revised Standard Version He made my feet like the feet of a deer, and set me secure on the heights. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe makes my feet like hart's feet and sets me upon high places. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He makes my feet like the hart and he sets me upon high places. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who maketh my feet like hinds', And setteth me upon my high places; Brenton Septuagint Translation who strengthens my feet as hart's feet, and sets me upon high places. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD is My Rock…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. 34He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.… Cross References 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 Samuel 22:34 He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. Isaiah 40:31 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. Deuteronomy 32:13 He made him ride on the heights of the land and fed him the produce of the field. He nourished him with honey from the rock and oil from the flinty crag, Isaiah 58:14 then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. 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. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 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. Psalm 91:13 You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent. Psalm 91:11-12 For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it. Isaiah 35:6 Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Job 39:27-28 Does the eagle soar at your command and make his nest on high? / He dwells on a cliff and lodges there; his stronghold is on a rocky crag. Treasury of Scripture He makes my feet like hinds' feet, and sets me on my high places. maketh 2 Samuel 2:18 And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe. high Deuteronomy 32:13 He 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; Deuteronomy 33:29 Happy 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. 2 Samuel 22:14 The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice. Jump to Previous Causeth Deer Deer's Enables Feet Heights High Hinds Makes Maketh Making Places Puts Roes Secure Sets StandJump to Next Causeth Deer Deer's Enables Feet Heights High Hinds Makes Maketh Making Places Puts Roes Secure Sets StandPsalm 18 1. David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessingsHe makes my feet like those of a deer This phrase emphasizes agility, speed, and sure-footedness, qualities of a deer that enable it to navigate difficult terrain with ease. In biblical times, deer were known for their ability to move swiftly and gracefully across rocky landscapes, symbolizing the divine enablement to overcome obstacles. This imagery is often associated with strength and confidence provided by God, allowing believers to navigate life's challenges. The metaphor of the deer is also found in Habakkuk 3:19, where it signifies God's empowerment and support. and stations me upon the heights Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 18, David is expressing his gratitude and praise to God for deliverance from his enemies and for the strength and agility God has given him. 2. God The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the one who empowers and equips David, providing him with the ability to overcome obstacles and reach great heights. 3. Deer The metaphor of the deer is used to illustrate agility, sure-footedness, and the ability to navigate difficult terrain with grace and confidence. 4. Heights Symbolic of places of safety, victory, and perspective, the heights represent the elevated positions or achievements that God enables David to reach. Teaching Points God as Our StrengthJust as God empowered David, He provides us with the strength and ability to overcome our challenges. We can trust Him to equip us for the tasks He sets before us. Agility in Faith The imagery of the deer suggests that our faith should be nimble and adaptable, allowing us to navigate life's difficulties with grace and confidence. Reaching New Heights God desires to elevate us to new spiritual heights, where we gain perspective and victory over our struggles. We should seek His guidance to reach these heights. Stability in Uncertainty In a world full of uncertainties, God offers us stability and sure-footedness. By relying on Him, we can stand firm even on the most treacherous paths.(33) This verse is borrowed in Habakkuk 3:19. For swiftness as an essential of a warrior in Oriental esteem comp. 2Samuel 1:23, and the invariable epithet in Homer's Iliad, "swift-footed Achilles." For "hind" comp. Genesis 49:21. Observe "his feet" in Samuel. My high places.--With allusion to the mountain fortresses the poet had scaled and won. Verse 33. - He maketh my feet like hinds' feet (comp. 2 Samuel 2:18; 1 Chronicles 12:8; Habakkuk 3:19). The Israelites reckoned swiftness of foot, agility, and endurance among the highest of warlike qualities. These qualities were needed especially in the pursuit of defeated enemies; and the rapidity of David's conquests (2 Samuel 5:6-10; 2 Samuel 8:1-14; 2 Samuel 10:15-20) must be ascribed to them mainly. And setteth me upon my high places; i.e. establishes me in the strongholds that command my extensive territory, and give me secure possession of it, as Zion, Rabbath-Ammon, Damascus, Petra, perhaps Zobah, Rehob, and others.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He makesמְשַׁוֶּ֣ה (mə·šaw·weh) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7737: To level, equalize, to resemble, to adjust my feet רַ֭גְלַי (raḡ·lay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda like the feet of a deer כָּאַיָּל֑וֹת (kā·’ay·yā·lō·wṯ) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 355: A doe, female deer and stations me יַעֲמִידֵֽנִי׃ (ya·‘ă·mî·ḏê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations upon וְעַ֥ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the heights. בָּ֝מֹתַ֗י (bā·mō·ṯay) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1116: An elevation Links Psalm 18:33 NIVPsalm 18:33 NLT Psalm 18:33 ESV Psalm 18:33 NASB Psalm 18:33 KJV Psalm 18:33 BibleApps.com Psalm 18:33 Biblia Paralela Psalm 18:33 Chinese Bible Psalm 18:33 French Bible Psalm 18:33 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 18:33 He makes my feet like deer's feet (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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