Psa 18:33 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 33. My feet like hinds' feet] Swiftness, or speed of foot , was a necessary qualification of an ancient hero. This was of great advantage in pursuing, combating, or escaping from a fallen foe. ποδαςωκυςαχιλλευς, "the swiftfooted Achilles," is frequently given by Homer as a most honourable qualification of his hero. Upon my high places. ] In allusion to the hinds, antelopes, mountain goats , &c., which frequented such places, and in which they found both food and safety . God frequently preserved the life of David by means of these.

‏ Psalms 18:33

Verse 33. My feet like hinds' feet] Swiftness, or speed of foot, was a necessary qualification of an ancient hero. This was of great advantage in pursuing, combating, or escaping from a fallen foe. ποδαςωκυςαχιλλευς, "the swiftfooted Achilles," is frequently given by Homer as a most honourable qualification of his hero.

Upon my high places.] In allusion to the hinds, antelopes, mountain goats, &c., which frequented such places, and in which they found both food and safety. God frequently preserved the life of David by means of these.