King James Version
Psalms 18:17 in the King James Version says “He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.”
Psalms 18:17 · KJV
Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.
He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. many: or, great
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“me for they were too strong”
H553to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
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