Psalms 18:29-42

29With you I can attack a line of soldiers. With my God I can break through barricades.

30God’s way is perfect! The promise of the Lord has proven to be true. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.

31Who is God but the Lord? Who is a rock except our God?

32God arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.

33He makes my feet like those of a deer and gives me sure footing on high places.

34He trains my hands for battle so that my arms can bend an ⌞archer’s⌟ bow of bronze.

35You have given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand supports me. Your gentleness makes me great.

36You make a wide path for me to walk on so that my feet do not slip.

37I chased my enemies and caught up with them. I did not return until I had ended their lives.

38I wounded them so badly that they were unable to get up. They fell under my feet.

39You armed me with strength for battle. You made my opponents bow at my feet.

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

41They cried out for help, but there was no one to save them. They cried out to the Lord, but he did not answer them.

42I beat them into a powder as fine as the dust blown by the wind. I threw them out as though they were dirt on the streets.