18 Surely our shield[a] belongs to the Lord,
our king to the Holy One of Israel.(A)

19 You once spoke in a vision to Your loyal ones
and said: “I have granted help to a warrior;
I have exalted one chosen[b] from the people.(B)
20 I have found David My servant;
I have anointed him with My sacred oil.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 89:18 = the king
  2. Psalm 89:19 Or exalted a young man

18 Indeed, our shield[a](A) belongs to the Lord,
    our king(B) to the Holy One of Israel.

19 Once you spoke in a vision,
    to your faithful people you said:
“I have bestowed strength on a warrior;
    I have raised up a young man from among the people.
20 I have found David(C) my servant;(D)
    with my sacred oil(E) I have anointed(F) him.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 89:18 Or sovereign