Psalms 18:37

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.”

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BSBPD

“I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“I will pursue mine enemies, and overtake them; Neither will I turn again till they are consumed.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“I pursue mine enemies, and overtake them, And turn back not till they are consumed.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 18:37 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Numbers 24:17I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.
  2. Psalms 3:7Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
  3. Psalms 9:3When my enemies retreat, they stumble and perish before You.
  4. Psalms 17:5My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.
  5. Psalms 31:9Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from sorrow, my soul and body as well.
  6. Psalms 35:2Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid.
  7. Psalms 35:5May they be like chaff in the wind, as the angel of the LORD drives them away.
  8. Psalms 37:20But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away.
  9. Psalms 44:5Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.
  10. Psalms 118:11They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
  11. Isaiah 53:10Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.
  12. Isaiah 63:1Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”
  13. Revelation 6:2So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer.
  14. Revelation 19:19Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army.

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