Psalms 18:40-50

40You have also made my enemies turn their backs to me [in defeat], And I silenced and destroyed those who hated me.

41They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— Even to the Lord [they cried], but He did not answer them.

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

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

44As soon as they hear me, they respond and obey me; Foreigners feign obedience to me.

45Foreigners lose heart, And come trembling out of their strongholds.

46The Lord lives, blessed be my rock; And may the God of my salvation be exalted,

47The God who avenges me, And subdues peoples (nations) under me.

48He rescues me from my enemies; Yes, You lift me up above those who rise up against me; You deliver me from the man of violence.

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

50He gives great triumphs to His king, And shows steadfast love and mercy to His anointed, To David and his descendants forever.