[A Psalm] of David concerning Goliath. Blessed [be] the Lord my God, who instructs my hands for battle, [and] my fingers for war.

And You have given me the shield of my salvation, and Your propitious dealing has increased me,

They shall be left in the spirit of judgment for judgment, and for the strength of them that hinder slaying.

Thus says the Lord God to My anointed Cyrus, whose right hand I have held, that nations might be obedient before him; and I will break through the strength of kings; I will open doors before him, and cities shall not be closed.

Putting an end to wars as to the ends of the earth; He will crush the bow, and break in pieces the weapon, and burn the bucklers with fire.

Thus says the Lord: The bow of Elam is broken, [even] the chief of their power.

And it shall be in that day, [that] I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.