Psalms 18:40-50

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.

43You have saved me from people who attacked me. You made me a ruler of other nations. People that I did not know before now serve me as their ruler.

44When foreign people hear about me, they choose to obey me. They cannot stand against me because they are afraid.

45They are not brave enough to fight me. They shake with fear, as they come out of their strong cities.

46The Lord is alive! He is my strong Rock! Everyone should praise him! He rules as king! He is the God who saves me.

47He is the true God who punishes my enemies. He makes the nations obey me.

48He is the one who saves me from my enemies. Yes, God, you give me power to win against those who attack me. You keep me safe from angry and cruel men.

49Lord, I will thank you, so that all the nations know about you. I will sing to praise your name.

50Yes, the Lord gives power to me, David, his king. He gives me great strength to win against my enemies. I am the special king that he has chosen. He will continue to be kind to me and to my descendants for ever.