^{38 Ref} But you have rejected and spurned. You have been angry with your anointed.

^{39 Ref} You have renounced the covenant of your servant. You have defiled his crown in the dust.

^{40 Ref} You have broken down all his hedges. You have brought his strongholds to ruin.

^{41 Ref} All who pass by the way rob him. He has become a reproach to his neighbors.

^{42 Ref} You have exalted the right hand of his adversaries. You have made all of his enemies rejoice.

^{43 Ref} Yes, you turn back the edge of his sword, And haven't supported him in battle.

^{44 Ref} You have ended his splendor, And thrown his throne down to the ground.

^{45 Ref} You have shortened the days of his youth. You have covered him with shame. Selah.