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You made my enemies turn their backs in flight,
and I destroyed my foes.
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They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—
to the Lord, but he did not answer.
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I beat them as fine as dust borne on the wind;
I poured them out like mud in the streets.
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You have delivered me from the attacks of the people;
you have made me the head of nations;
people I did not know are subject to me.
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As soon as they hear me, they obey me;
foreigners cringe before me.
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They all lose heart;
they come trembling from their strongholds.
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The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock!
Exalted be God my Savior!
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He is the God who avenges me,
who subdues nations under me,
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who saves me from my enemies.
You exalted me above my foes;
from violent men you rescued me.
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Therefore I will praise you among the nations, O Lord;
I will sing praises to your name.
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He gives his king great victories;
he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed,
to David and his descendants forever.