{A Psalm of David.} Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.

Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;

And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.

He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.