Psalm 18:37

Translations

Modern

I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.

Traditional

I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.

Literal

I pursued my enemies and overtook them; and I did not turn back until they were consumed.

Latin

Persequar inimicos meos, et comprehendam illos; et non convertar donec deficiant.

Original

Hebrew

English

I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.

Notes

Psalms 18:37–42

With help from the Divine Warrior, the psalmist experienced victory over his enemies.

Psalms 18:1–50

This psalm describes a royal story of God rescuing his king. A similar version of this psalm appears in 2 Samuel 22:1–51. The psalm encourages those who hear the earlier prayers for help in Psalms 16 and 17.

The psalmist describes the dramatic nature of God’s rescue in three different ways (Psalm 18:7–15, 16–19, 30–36). The psalm also offers hope that a future Son of David will completely defeat evil (Psalm 18:43–50; compare Psalm 2).

Psalms 15:1–19:14

The psalms in this section emphasize integrity and purity (Psalms 17:15; 18:20–26; 19:13–14). They describe people as living in God’s presence (Psalms 16:9–11; 17:15) and remaining steadfast (15:5; 16:8).

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms Royal Psalms Salvation in the Psalms The Poor and Needy in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 44:5
Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.
Isaiah 53:10–12
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.
Revelation 19:19–20
Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army.
Isaiah 63:1–6
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”
Numbers 24:17–19
I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.
Psalm 37:20
But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.
Psalm 9:3
When my enemies retreat, they stumble and perish before You.
Psalm 35:5
May they be like chaff in the wind, as the angel of the LORD drives them away.
Revelation 6:2
So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer.
Psalm 3:7
Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
Psalm 35:2
Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.
Psalm 118:11–12
They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

Parallels

2 Samuel 22:1–51

Glossary

David Jude, Letter of Music Psalms, Book of Samuel, Books of First and Second

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