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.

43 You have delivered me from the attacks of the people;
    you have made me the head of nations.(A)
People I did not know(B) now serve me,
44     foreigners(C) cower before me;
    as soon as they hear of me, they obey me.
45 They all lose heart;(D)
    they come trembling(E) from their strongholds.(F)

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