^{40 Ref} As to mine enemies -- Thou hast given to me the neck, As to those hating me -- I cut them off.

^{41 Ref} They cry, and there is no saviour, On Jehovah, and He doth not answer them.

^{42 Ref} And I beat them as dust before wind, As mire of the streets I empty them out.

^{43 Ref} Thou dost deliver me From the strivings of the people, Thou placest me for a head of nations, A people I have not known do serve me.