Psalms 18:39-50 ▼

39 For You have girded me with strength for battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.

40 You have also made my enemies turn their backs to me, And I destroyed those who hated me.

41 They cried for help, but there was none to save, Even to Yahweh, but He did not answer them.

42 Then I beat them fine as the dust before the wind; I emptied them out as the mire of the streets.

43 You have delivered me from the contentions of the people; You have placed me as head of the nations; A people whom I have not known serve me.

44 As soon as they hear, they obey me; Foreigners cower before me.

45 Foreigners fade away, And come trembling out of their fortresses.

46 Yahweh lives, and blessed be my rock; And let the God of my salvation be lifted high,

47 The God who executes vengeance for me, And subdues peoples under me.

48 Who delivers me from my enemies; Surely You lift me above those who rise up against me; You rescue me from the violent man.

49 Therefore I will give thanks to You among the nations, O Yahweh, And I will sing praises to Your name.

50 He gives great salvation to His king, And shows lovingkindness to His anointed, To David and his seed forever.