KJV King James Version
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
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Psalm 18:34
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
WEB World English Bible
He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.
ASV American Standard Version
He teacheth my hands to war; So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
Teaching my hands for battle, And a bow of brass was brought down by my arms.
Surrounding context — Psalm 18
31 For who [is] God save the LORD? or who [is] a rock save our God?
32 [It is] God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
33 He maketh my feet like hinds’ [feet], and setteth me upon my high places.
34 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
37 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
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Psalm 144:1[A Psalm] of David. Blessed [be] the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, [and] my fingers to fight:Psalm 46:9He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.Isaiah 28:6And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.Isaiah 45:1Thus 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;2 Samuel 22:36Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.Jeremiah 49:35Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.Hosea 1:5And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.
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