Psalms 18:34 bbe — He makes my hands expert in war, so that a bow of brass is bent by my arms.

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"He makes my hands expert in war, so that a bow of brass is bent by my arms."

— Psalms 18:34, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 18:34 in Other Translations

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KJV
“He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“He teacheth my hands to war; So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass. ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB

Psalms 18 — Context

For who is God but the Lord? or who is a Rock but our God?

God puts a strong band about me, guiding me in a straight way.

He makes my feet like roes' feet, and puts me on high places.

He makes my hands expert in war, so that a bow of brass is bent by my arms.

You have given me the breastplate of your salvation: your right hand has been my support, and your mercy has made me great.

You have made my steps wide under me, so that my feet are kept from slipping.

I go after my haters and overtake them; not turning back till they are all overcome.

Psalms 18:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:34 say?

Psalms 18:34 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He makes my hands expert in war, so that a bow of brass is bent by my arms.”

Where is Psalms 18:34 in the Bible?

Psalms 18:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 34.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 18:34.

What translation should I read Psalms 18:34 in?

Psalms 18:34 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 18:34?

Psalms 18:34 reads (BBE): “He makes my hands expert in war, so that a bow of brass is bent by my arms.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 18:34 bbe — He makes my hands expert in war, so that a bow of brass is bent by my arms.

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