39. You armed me with strength for battle.You made my opponents bow at my feet.
40. You made my enemies turn their backs to me,and I destroyed those who hated me.
41. They cried out for help, but there was no one to save them.They cried out to the Lord, but he did not answer them.
42. I 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.
43. You rescued me from my conflicts with the people.You made me the leader of nations.A people I did not know will serve me:
44. As soon as they hear of me, they will obey me.Foreigners will cringe in front of me.
45. Foreigners will lose heart,and they will tremble when they come out of their fortifications.
46. The Lord lives!Thanks be to my rock!May God my Savior be honored.
47. God gives me vengeance!He brings people under my authority.
48. He saves me from my enemies.You lift me up above my opponents.You rescue me from violent people.
49. That is why I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the nationsand make music to praise your name.