The King James Version Bible

Psalms 18:35-50

  1. Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.

  2. Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

  3. I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.

  4. I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.

  5. For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.

  6. Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.

  7. They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.

  8. Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.

  9. Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.

  10. As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.

  11. The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.

  12. The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

  13. It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.

  14. He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

  15. Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

  16. Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.