Now these are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the favorite of the Strong One of Israel:
Psalm 141:6 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 When they are given over to those who shall condemn them, then they shall learn that my words were pleasant. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 When their judges are overthrown in stony places, They shall hear my words; for they are sweet. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When their rulers are overthrown in stony places, [their followers] shall hear my words, that they are sweet (pleasant, mild, and just). American Standard Version (1901) Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock; And they shall hear my words; for they are sweet. Common English Bible Their leaders will fall from jagged cliffs, but my words will be heard because they are pleasing. Catholic Public Domain Version I cried out to you, O Lord. I said: You are my hope, my portion in the land of the living. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I cried to thee, O Lord: I said: Thou art my hope, my portion in the land of the living. |
Now these are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the favorite of the Strong One of Israel:
All these, warriors arrayed in battle order, came to Hebron with full intent to make David king over all Israel; likewise all the rest of Israel were of a single mind to make David king.
David said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if it is the will of the Lord our God, let us send abroad to our kindred who remain in all the land of Israel, including the priests and Levites in the cities that have pasturelands, that they may come together to us.
The people of Judah captured another ten thousand alive, took them to the top of Sela, and threw them down from the top of Sela, so that all of them were dashed to pieces.
You are the most handsome of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is this not Joseph’s son?”