39. I crushed them completely so that they couldn't get up. They fell under my feet.
40. Lord, you gave me strength to fight the battle. You made my enemies bow down at my feet.
41. You made them turn their backs and run away. So I destroyed my enemies.
42. They cried out for help. But there was no one to save them. They called out to you. But you didn't answer them.
43. I beat them as fine as the dust of the earth. I pounded them and walked on them like mud in the streets.
44. "You saved me when my own people attacked me. You have kept me as the ruler over nations. People I didn't know serve me now.
45. People from other lands bow down to me in fear. As soon as they hear me, they obey me.