Psalms 18:35-48

35You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great.

36You have made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping.

37I chased my enemies and caught them; I did not stop until they were conquered.

38I struck them down so they could not get up; they fell beneath my feet.

39You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued my enemies under my feet.

40You placed my foot on their necks. I have destroyed all who hated me.

41They called for help, but no one came to their rescue. They even cried to the Lord, but he refused to answer.

42I ground them as fine as dust in the wind. I swept them into the gutter like dirt.

43You gave me victory over my accusers. You appointed me ruler over nations; people I don’t even know now serve me.

44As soon as they hear of me, they submit; foreign nations cringe before me.

45They all lose their courage and come trembling from their strongholds.

46The Lord lives! Praise to my Rock! May the God of my salvation be exalted!

47He is the God who pays back those who harm me; he subdues the nations under me

48and rescues me from my enemies. You hold me safe beyond the reach of my enemies; you save me from violent opponents.