2 Samuel 22:38-51 ▼

38 I will pursue my enemies and will overtake them, and will not turn back until I have consumed them.

39 I will strike them that they may not arise; yea, they shall fall under my feet.

40 Thou hast girded me with strength for the battle; thou hast made them that rise up against me to be subdued under me.

41 Thou hast also made mine enemies to bend their necks to me, that I might silence those that hate me.

42 They shall cry to the LORD, but there shall be none to save them; they shall seek the LORD, but he shall not answer them.

43 I shall beat them as small as the dust which is carried by the wind; I shall tread upon them as the mire of the streets.

44 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people, thou hast made me the head of the nations; a people whom I have not known shall serve me.

45 Those who give ear shall hearken to me; the sons of strangers shall be obedient to me.

46 Strangers shall halt and be restrained from their ways.

47 The LORD lives; blessed be he who gives me strength; and exalted be God my Saviour.

48 Thou art the God who has given me vengeance and hast brought down the peoples under me

49 And hast delivered me from my enemies; thou also hast exalted me over those who rose up against me; thou hast delivered me from wicked men.

50 Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the nations, and I will sing praises to thy name.

51 He gives great salvation to his king and shows mercy to his anointed, to David and to his descendants for ever.