42. They looked for help, but no one came to their rescue.They even cried to the lord, but he refused to answer.
43. I ground them as fine as the dust of the earth;I trampled them in the gutter like dirt.
44. “You gave me victory over my accusers.You preserved me as the ruler over nations;people I don’t even know now serve me.
45. Foreign nations cringe before me;as soon as they hear of me, they submit.
46. They all lose their courageand come trembling from their strongholds.
47. “The lord lives! Praise to my Rock!May God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted!
48. He is the God who pays back those who harm me;he brings down the nations under me
49. and delivers me from my enemies.You hold me safe beyond the reach of my enemies;you save me from violent opponents.
50. For this, O lord, I will praise you among the nations;I will sing praises to your name.