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.