English Standard Version

Psalm 18:34-43 English Standard Version (ESV)

34. He trains my hands for war,so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

35. You have given me the shield of your salvation,and your right hand supported me,and your gentleness made me great.

36. You gave a wide place for my steps under me,and my feet did not slip.

37. I pursued my enemies and overtook them,and did not turn back till they were consumed.

38. I thrust them through, so that they were not able to rise;they fell under my feet.

39. For you equipped me with strength for the battle;you made those who rise against me sink under me.

40. You made my enemies turn their backs to me,and those who hated me I destroyed.

41. They cried for help, but there was none to save;they cried to the Lord, but he did not answer them.

42. I beat them fine as dust before the wind;I cast them out like the mire of the streets.

43. You delivered me from strife with the people;you made me the head of the nations; people whom I had not known served me.