43 Thou hast delivered me from the contentions of the people: thou hast made me the head of the [a]heathen, a people, whom I have not [b]known, shall serve me.

44 As soon as they hear they shall obey me: the strangers shall [c]be in subjection to me.

45 Strangers shall [d]shrink away, and fear in their pure chambers.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 18:43 Which dwell round about me.
  2. Psalm 18:43 The kingdom of Christ is in David’s kingdom prefigured, who by the preaching of his word bringeth all to his subjection.
  3. Psalm 18:44 Or, lie: signifying a subjection constrained and not voluntary.
  4. Psalm 18:45 Fear shall cause them to be afraid and come forth of their secret holes and holds to seek pardon.

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