2 Samuel 23:1-3

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

23 Now these are David's last words. David the son of Isai said: The man to whom it was appointed concerning the Christ of the God of Jacob, the excellent psalmist of Israel said:

² The spirit of the Lord hath spoken by me and his word by my tongue.

³ The God of Israel said to me, the strong one of Israel spoke, the ruler of men, the just ruler in the fear of God.