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

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

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

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39 For You have armed me with strength for the battle;
You have [a]subdued under me those who rose up against me.
40 You have also given me the necks of my enemies,
So that I destroyed those who hated me.
41 They cried out, but there was none to save;
(A)Even to the Lord, but He did not answer them.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 18:39 Lit. caused to bow

39 For you equipped me with strength for the battle;
    you made those who rise against me sink under me.
40 You made my enemies (A)turn their backs to me,[a]
    and those who hated me I destroyed.
41 (B)They cried for help, but there was none to save;
    they cried to the Lord, but he did not answer them.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 18:40 Or You gave me my enemies' necks