Psalms 18:33

He gives me the agility of a deer; ¹  he enables me to negotiate the rugged terrain. ² 

De 32:13; De 33:29; 2Sa 2:18; 2Sa 22:14; Hab 3:19

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.