38 I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.

39 And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet.

40 For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.

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

42 They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the Lord, but he answered them not.

43 Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.

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38 “I pursued my enemies and crushed them;
    I did not turn back till they were destroyed.
39 I crushed(A) them completely, and they could not rise;
    they fell beneath my feet.
40 You armed me with strength for battle;
    you humbled my adversaries before me.(B)
41 You made my enemies turn their backs(C) in flight,
    and I destroyed my foes.
42 They cried for help,(D) but there was no one to save them—(E)
    to the Lord, but he did not answer.(F)
43 I beat them as fine as the dust(G) of the earth;
    I pounded and trampled(H) them like mud(I) in the streets.

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