^{40 Ref} Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.

^{41 Ref} They cried, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.

^{42 Ref} Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind; I did cast them out as the mire of the streets.

^{43 Ref} Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; Thou hast made me the head of the nations: A people whom I have not known shall serve me.