2 Samuel 23:1-3

Jubilee Bible 2000

23 ¶ Now these are the last words of David. David, the son of Jesse, said, and the man who was raised up high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet cantor of Israel, said,

² (The Spirit of the LORD has spoken by me, and his word has been in my tongue.

³ The God of Israel dictated unto me, the strong One of Israel spoke): He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.