Psalms 18:35-48

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.

43You rescued me from my conflicts with the people. You made me the leader of nations. A people I did not know will serve me:

44As soon as they hear of me, they will obey me. Foreigners will cringe in front of me.

45Foreigners will lose heart, and they will tremble when they come out of their fortifications.

46The Lord lives! Thanks be to my rock! May God my Savior be honored.

47God gives me vengeance! He brings people under my authority.

48He saves me from my enemies. You lift me up above my opponents. You rescue me from violent people.