39. And Thou girdest me [with] strength for battle, Causest my withstanders to bow under me.
40. As to mine enemies--Thou hast given to me the neck, As to those hating me--I cut them off.
41. They cry, and there is no saviour, On Jehovah, and He doth not answer them.
42. And I beat them as dust before wind, As mire of the streets I empty them out.
43. Thou dost deliver me From the strivings of the people, Thou placest me for a head of nations, A people I have not known do serve me.
44. At the hearing of the ear they hearken to me, Sons of a stranger feign obedience to me,