40 For I lift up my hand to heaven,

and swear, As I live for ever,

41 if I whet my glittering sword,f

and my hand takes hold on judgment,

I will take vengeance on my adversaries,

and will requite those who hate me.

42 I will make my arrows drunk with blood,

and my sword shall devour flesh—

with the blood of the slain and the captives,

from the long-haired heads of the enemy.’

43 “Praise his people, O you nations;

for he avenges the blood of his servants,

and takes vengeance on his adversaries,

and makes expiation for the land of his people.”g