38. I chased my enemies and destroyed them.I did not quit till they were destroyed.
39. I destroyed and crushed them,so they couldn’t rise up again.They fell beneath my feet.
40. You gave me strength in battle.You made my enemies bow before me.
41. You made my enemies turn back.I destroyed those who hated me.
42. They called for help,but no one came to save them.They called to the Lord,but he did not answer them.
43. I beat my enemies into pieces.They were like dust on the ground.I pounded them out and walked on themlike mud in the streets.
44. “You saved me when my people attacked me.You kept me as the leader of nations.People I never knew serve me.
45. Foreigners obey me.As soon as they hear me, they obey me.
46. They all become afraid.They tremble in their hiding places.