Text -- Psalms 18:33 (NET)

18:33 He gives me the agility of a deer; he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Psa 18:33

¹ tn Heb “[the one who] makes my feet like [those of ] a deer.”

² tn Heb “and on my high places he makes me walk.” The imperfect verbal form emphasizes God’s characteristic provision. The psalmist compares his agility in battle to the ability of a deer to negotiate rugged, high terrain without falling or being injured.

sn Habakkuk uses similar language to describe his faith during difficult times. See Hab 3:19.