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Psalms 18:35

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

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Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.

Psalms 18:35 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 18:35

Theological / Devotional

Shield. More effective than the bow of steel (v. 34) is the protection of the shield of God. David recognizes the importance of the union of human and divine effort. God arms His servant with material means of protection and then gives him support as he employs these means. We are reminded of the old Puritan counsel: “Trust in God and keep your powder dry.” David cannot know defeat when God’s right hand supports him as he holds the bow.

Gentleness. Heb. ‘anawah, literally, “humility.” This characteristic found its supreme expression in the incarnation and the death on the cross (Phil. 2:7, 8). “The King of glory stooped low to take humanity”. Man never climbs higher and nearer God than when he stoops in humility. This is true greatness.

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