Psalms 18:39 - Exposition

For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle . Having boasted of his own actions during the space of two verses ( Psalms 18:37 , Psalms 18:38 ), David falls back upon his habitual acknowledgments, that all which he has done has been done wholly through the strength of the Divine arm, which has upheld him, sustained him, and given him the victory. Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me; rather, thou hast bowed down mine adversaries under me (Hengstenberg, Kay, Cheyne).