Psalm 18:37-42

A Psalm of Thanksgiving for Deliverance and Victory

I have pursued mine enemies and overtaken them, by virtue of the strength of the Lord which he had received; neither did I turn again till they were consumed, utterly overthrown.

V. 38. I have wounded them that they were not able to rise, in all internal strife and in all foreign wars; they are fallen under my feet. V. 39. For Thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. V. 40. Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, so that they turned their backs to David in precipitate flight, that I might destroy them that hate me.

V. 41. They cried, calling upon their idols to help them, but there was none to save them; even unto the Lord, turning to the true God in the last emergency, but He answered them not; it was too late, and their motive in seeking His assistance was not the proper one.

V. 42. Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind, driven in hopeless confusion; I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets, the dust that is trodden under foot.