Old Testament

Psalms 18:33-50 Metrical Psalms 1650 (MP1650)

33. He made my feet swift as the hinds,set me on my high places.

34. Mine hands to war he taught, mine armsbrake bows of steel in pieces.

35. The shield of thy salvationthou didst on me bestow:Thy right hand held me up, and greatthy kindness made me grow.

36. And in my way my steps thou hastenlarged under me,That I go safely, and my feetare kept from sliding free.

37. Mine en'mies I pursued have,and did them overtake;Nor did I turn again till Ian end of them did make.

38. I wounded them, they could not rise;they at my feet did fall.

39. Thou girdedst me with strength for war;my foes thou brought'st down all:

40. And thou hast giv'n to me the necksof all mine enemies;That I might them destroy and slay,who did against me rise.

41. They cried out, but there was nonethat would or could them save;Yea, they did cry unto the Lord,but he no answer gave.

42. Then did I beat them small as dustbefore the wind that flies;And I did cast them out like dirtupon the street that lies.

43. Thou mad'st me free from people's strife,and heathen's head to be:A people whom I have not knownshall service do to me.

44. At hearing they shall me obey,to me they shall submit.

45. Strangers for fear shall fade away,who in close places sit.

46. God lives, bless'd be my Rock; the Godof my health praised be.

47. God doth avenge me, and subduesthe people under me.

48. He saves me from mine enemies;yea, thou hast lifted meAbove my foes; and from the manof vi'lence set me free.

49. Therefore to thee will I give thanksthe heathen folk among;And to thy name, O Lord, I willsing praises in a song.

50. He great deliv'rance gives his king:he mercy doth extendTo David, his anointed one,and his seed without end.

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