37 I pursued my enemies and overtook them,
    and did not turn back till they were consumed.
38 I thrust them through, so that they were not able to rise;
    they fell under my feet.
39 For you equipped me with strength for the battle;
    you made those who rise against me sink under me.
40 You made my enemies (A)turn their backs to me,[a]
    and those who hated me I destroyed.
41 (B)They cried for help, but there was none to save;
    they cried to the Lord, but he did not answer them.
42 I beat them fine as (C)dust before the wind;
    I cast them out like (D)the mire of the streets.

43 You delivered me from (E)strife with the people;
    you made me (F)the head of the nations;
    (G)people whom I had not known served me.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 18:40 Or You gave me my enemies' necks

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