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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 18, Verse 40

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39
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
King James Version
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
American Standard Version
Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.
New English Translation
You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.
World English Bible
You have also made my enemies turn their backs to me, that I might cut off those who hate me.
41
They cried, but [there was] none to save [them: even] unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
42
Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.
43
Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; [and] thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people [whom] I have not known shall serve me.
44
As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.
45
The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
46
The LORD liveth; and blessed [be] my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
47
[It is] God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
48
He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
49
Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
50
Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.