Psalms 18:43

Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 18:43

BSB
You have delivered me from the strife of the people; You have made me the head of nations; a people I had not known shall serve me.
AKJV
You have delivered me from the strivings of the people; and you have made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
CPDV
You will rescue me from the contradictions of the people. You will set me at the head of the Gentiles.
ERV
Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; thou hast made me the head of the nations: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
NHEB
You have delivered me from the strivings of the people. You have made me the head of the nations. A people whom I have not known shall serve me;
SMT
Thou wilt deliver me from the contentions of the people; thou wilt set me for head of the nations: a people I knew not shall serve me.

Commentary for Psalms 18:43

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 18:43
Summary
Ruler elevated over foreign nations
Event
David made head of nations
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Promise