Psalms 18:39-50

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.

⁴⁹Therefore will I give thanks to thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises to thy name.

⁵⁰He giveth great deliverance to his king; and showeth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for ever.