Psalms 18:40
KJV
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 18 connects to 2 cross-references. A royal thanksgiving psalm attributed to David after God delivered him from Saul and his enemies. One of the longest psalms, it describes divine deliverance in theophanic imagery of earthquake, storm, and lightning, celebrates God's role in military victory, and …
Other Translations
ASV
Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.
YLT
As to mine enemies--Thou hast given to me the neck, As to those hating me--I cut them off.
BBE
By you their backs are turned in flight, so that my haters are cut off.