Psalms 18:27-48

²⁷For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.

²⁸For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

²⁹For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.

³⁰As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

³¹For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?

³²It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.

³³He maketh my feet like hinds' feet , and setteth me upon my high places.

³⁴He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.

³⁵Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath held me up and thy gentleness hath made me great.

³⁶Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

³⁷I have pursued my enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.

³⁸I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they have fallen under my feet.

³⁹For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.

⁴⁰Thou hast also given me the necks of my enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.

⁴¹They cried, but there was none to save them : even to the LORD, but he answered them not.

⁴²Then I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I cast them out as the dirt in the streets.

⁴³Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.

⁴⁴As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves to me.

⁴⁵The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid from their close places.

⁴⁶The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

⁴⁷It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.

⁴⁸He delivereth me from my enemies: yes, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.