Psalm 18:36
“Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 18Meaning
A broadened path keeps David’s ankles from slipping, extending the journey metaphor of stability without promising a life free from mistakes or setbacks.
Read carefully
A broadened path keeps David’s ankles from slipping, extending the journey metaphor of stability without promising a life free from mistakes or setbacks. Keep the verse inside its literary unit.
Reflection
Read this verse as part of David’s song of deliverance, receiving its trust and praise without turning royal or battle imagery into permission for private violence, superiority, or guaranteed immunity.