Psalms 18:29-42

29You make me strong, so that I can attack a whole army! With the help of my God, I can climb over any high wall.

30God's way is perfect. Yes, the Lord's promises are always true. He keeps safe everyone who goes to him for help, like a shield that keeps a soldier safe.

31We know that the Lord is God, and no one else. Only our God can keep us safe, like a strong rock!

32It is God who makes me strong. He shows me the safe way through my life.

33He makes my feet stand strongly on the ground. Like a deer, I can stand on high mountains and not fall.

34He teaches me how to fight in war. He makes my arms strong to shoot arrows from a metal bow.

35Lord, your power has helped me to be strong. You have kept me safe, like a shield. Your kind help has made me great.

36You have helped me to move safely, so that my feet do not slip.

37I ran after my enemies and I caught them. I did not turn back until I had killed them.

38I knocked them down to the ground. They could not get up again. They fell under my feet.

39You have made me strong to fight battles, so that I win against my enemies.

40You cause my enemies to turn around, and they run away from me. I can destroy those who hate me.

41They call out for help, but nobody is there to help them. They call to the Lord, but he does not answer them.

42I beat them into dust that the wind blows away. I walk over them, like dirt that lies on the streets.