Enemies brought low

38I pursued my enemies and destroyed them, and I did not turn back until they were consumed.

39I consumed them and shattered them, and they did not rise; they fell under my feet.

40You armed me with strength for battle; you caused those who rose against me to bow beneath me.

41You gave me the necks of my enemies; I destroyed those who hated me.

42They cried for help, but there was no one to save; they cried to Yahweh, but he did not answer them.

43I crushed them like the dust of the earth; like the mud of the streets I pounded them and trampled them down.

44You delivered me from the strivings of my people; you kept me as the head of nations; a people I had not known served me.

45The sons of foreigners come cringing to me; at the hearing of the ear they obey me.

46Foreigners lose heart and come trembling out of their strongholds.