36 Lord, you have given me your shield to protect me. It is your help that has made me great.
37 You cleared a path for my feet so that I could walk without stumbling.
38 I chased my enemies and defeated them. I did not stop until they were destroyed.
39 I destroyed my enemies. I struck them down. They did not get up again. They fell under my feet.
40 Lord, you made me strong in battle. You made my enemies fall before me.
41 You made my enemies turn and run away. I destroyed those who hated me.
42 They looked for help, but there was no one to save them. They cried out to the Lord, but he did not answer them.