The Perfection of God and His Strength

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As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

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For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?

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God is my strong fortress and He makes my way clear.

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He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.

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He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

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You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me.

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You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.

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I pursued my enemies and destroyed them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.

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I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet.

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You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.

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You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me.

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They looked, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but He did not answer.

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I ground them as the dust of the earth; I crushed and trampled them like mud in the streets.

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You have delivered me from the strife of my people; You have preserved me as the head of nations; a people I had not known shall serve me.

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Foreigners cower before me; when they hear me, they obey me.

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Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds.