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

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

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

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.

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

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36 You provide a broad path(A) for my feet,
    so that my ankles do not give way.(B)

37 I pursued my enemies(C) and overtook them;
    I did not turn back till they were destroyed.
38 I crushed them(D) so that they could not rise;(E)
    they fell beneath my feet.(F)
39 You armed me with strength(G) for battle;
    you humbled my adversaries(H) before me.
40 You made my enemies turn their backs(I) in flight,
    and I destroyed(J) my foes.
41 They cried for help, but there was no one to save them(K)
    to the Lord, but he did not answer.(L)
42 I beat them as fine as windblown dust;(M)
    I trampled them[a] like mud in the streets.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 18:42 Many Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint, Syriac and Targum (see also 2 Samuel 22:43); Masoretic Text I poured them out