For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.
For thou hast girded me with strength to battle. Warriors were accustomed to gird themselves with a broad belt, to keep up their long garments, to bind these and their armour close together, and to fortify their loins, that they might be stronger and more fitted for the strenuous efforts necessary to be made in the combat. But instead of arrogating to himself the gallant achievements and brilliant victories mentioned in the previous verses, David ascribes his military vigour and prowess to God, repeating the words he had formerly used, 2 Samuel 22:32.