Psalm 18:34

New English Translation

He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:36

You give me your protective shield; your willingness to help enables me to prevail.

Psalm 144:1

The Lord, my protector, deserves praise – the one who trains my hands for battle, and my fingers for war,

Psalm 46:9

He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

Isaiah 28:6

He will give discernment to the one who makes judicial decisions, and strength to those who defend the city from attackers.

Isaiah 45:1

This is what the Lord says to his chosen one, to Cyrus, whose right hand I hold in order to subdue nations before him, and disarm kings, to open doors before him, so gates remain unclosed:

Jeremiah 49:35

The Lord who rules over all said, “I will kill all the archers of Elam, who are the chief source of her military might.

Hosea 1:5

At that time, I will destroy the military power of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.”

Habakkuk 3:19

The sovereign Lord is my source of strength. He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. (This prayer is for the song leader. It is to be accompanied by stringed instruments.)