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.