Psalms 18:40-50

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.

49That is why I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the nations and make music to praise your name.

50He gives great victories to his king. He shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his descendant  forever.