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He will guard the steps of his faithful,
but the wicked will be silenced in darkness.
For it is not by strength that a person prevails —
10 those who fight Adonai will be shattered;
he will thunder against them in heaven —
Adonai will judge the ends of the earth.
He will strengthen his king
and enhance the power of his anointed.”

11 Elkanah went home to Ramah, while the child began ministering to Adonai under the direction of ‘Eli the cohen.

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He will guard the feet(A) of his faithful servants,(B)
    but the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness.(C)

“It is not by strength(D) that one prevails;
10     those who oppose the Lord will be broken.(E)
The Most High will thunder(F) from heaven;
    the Lord will judge(G) the ends of the earth.

“He will give strength(H) to his king
    and exalt the horn(I) of his anointed.”

11 Then Elkanah went home to Ramah,(J) but the boy ministered(K) before the Lord under Eli the priest.

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