36 Lord, you are like a shield that keeps me safe. You help me win the battle. You bend down to make me great.
37 You give me a wide path to walk in so that I don't twist my ankles.
38 "I chased my enemies and crushed them. I didn't turn back until they were destroyed.
39 I crushed them completely so that they couldn't get up. They fell under my feet.
40 Lord, you gave me strength to fight the battle. You made my enemies bow down at my feet.
41 You made them turn their backs and run away. So I destroyed my enemies.
42 They cried out for help. But there was no one to save them. They called out to you. But you didn't answer them.