David’s Last Words
Now these are the last words of David.
David the son of Jesse declares,
aThe man who was raised on high declares,
bThe anointed of the God of Jacob,
And the sweet psalmist of Israel,
2 “aThe Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me,
And His word was on my tongue.
3 The God of Israel said,
aThe Rock of Israel spoke to me,
‘bHe who rules over men as a righteous one,
cWho rules in the fear of God,