“"O God, who givest Me vengeance, and subduest the people under Me" (ver. 47). O God, who avengest Me by subduing the people under Me. "My Deliverer from My angry enemies:" the Jews crying out, "Crucify Him, Crucify Him."”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 18
Original
47It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
45The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
46The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
— Psalms 18:47 —
48He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
49Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.