The enemy has come to eternal ruin,
The enemy has come to everlasting ruin, their cities uprooted, and their memory has perished.
This verse underscores the finality of God's overthrow.
1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. 2I will be glad and rejoice in You; 3When my enemies retreat, 4For You have upheld my just cause; 5You have rebuked the nations; 6The enemy has come to eternal ruin, 7But the LORD abides forever; 8He judges the world with justice; 9The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, 10Those who know Your name trust in You, 11Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; 12For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; 13Be merciful to me, O LORD; 14that I may declare all Your praises — 15The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; 16The LORD is known by the justice He brings; 17The wicked will return to Sheol— 18For the needy will not always be forgotten; 19Rise up, O LORD, do not let man prevail; 20Lay terror upon them, O LORD;