38. I smote them so that they were not able to rise; they fell wounded under my feet.
39. For You have girded me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me and caused to bow down those who rose up against me.
40. You have also made my enemies turn their backs to me, that I might cut off those who hate me.
41. They cried [for help], but there was none to deliver–even unto the Lord, but He answered them not.
42. Then I beat them small as the dust before the wind; I emptied them out as the dirt and mire of the streets.
43. You have delivered me from the strivings of the people; You made me the head of the nations; a people I had not known served me.
44. As soon as they heard of me, they obeyed me; foreigners submitted themselves cringingly and yielded feigned obedience to me.
45. Foreigners lost heart and came trembling out of their caves or strongholds.
46. The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted,
47. The God Who avenges me and subdues peoples under me,
48. Who delivers me from my enemies; yes, You lift me up above those who rise up against me; You deliver me from the man of violence.
49. Therefore will I give thanks and extol You, O Lord, among the nations, and sing praises to Your name. [Rom. 15:9.]
50. Great deliverances and triumphs gives He to His king; and He shows mercy and steadfast love to His anointed, to David and his offspring forever. [II Sam. 22:2-51.]