2 Samuel 23:1-3

International Children’s Bible

This is the message of David son of Jesse.
    The man made great by the Most High God speaks.
He is the appointed king of the God of Jacob.
    He is the sweet singer of Israel.

² “The Lord’s Spirit spoke through me.
    His word was on my tongue.
³ The God of Israel spoke.
    The Rock of Israel said to me:
‘The person who rules fairly over people,
    the person who rules with respect for God,