For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
Ver. 39. Thou hast girded me with strength, &c.] See Psalms 18:32. It is God that weakeneth or strengtheneth either part, Ezekiel 30:24, and rendereth their weapons vain or prosperous, Isa 54:17 Jeremiah 50:9 .
Thou hast subdued under me, &c.] David ascribeth all to God, and useth wonderful variety of expressions in setting forth his benefts.