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Read Full Chapter (Psalms 18) Psalms 18:43-45 KJV
"Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me. As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me. The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places."
Psalms Chapter 18, Verse 43-45
Psalms 18:43-45 in Context (Verses 40–48 KJV)
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.
43
Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
44
As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.***
45
The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.*
46
The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
47
It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.**
48
He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.*