King James Bible
"Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me."
This military metaphor depicts total victory—enemies exposing their necks signifies either submission or vulnerability in defeat. In ancient warfare, a victor placing his foot on an enemy's neck demonstrated complete dominance, and David attributes this triumph entirely to God's intervention. The purpose clause reveals the divine intention behind the victory: to eliminate active threats against God's anointed. The phrase emphasizes these are not passive opponents but those who actively hate and seek harm, justifying their destruction within the context of David's role as warrior-king defending Israel.