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Psalm 18:32-42 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

32. God gives me strength for the battle. He makes my way perfect.

33. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer. He helps me stand on the highest places.

34. He trains my hands to fight every battle. My arms can bend a bow of bronze.

35. Lord, you are like a shield that keeps me safe. You help me win the battle. Your strong right hand keeps me going. You bend down to make me great.

36. You give me a wide path to walk on so that I don't twist my ankles.

37. I chased my enemies and caught them. I didn't turn back until they were destroyed.

38. I crushed them so that they couldn't get up. They fell under my feet.

39. Lord, you gave me strength to fight the battle. You made my enemies bow down at my feet.

40. You made them turn their backs and run away. So I destroyed my enemies.

41. They cried out for help. But there was no one to save them. They called out to you. But you didn't answer them.

42. I beat them as fine as dust blown by the wind. I poured them out like mud in the streets.

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