2 Samuel 23:2-4

New International Reader's Version

² “The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me.
    I spoke his word with my tongue.
³ The God of Israel spoke.
    The Rock of Israel said to me,
‘A king must rule over people in a way that is right.
    He must have respect for God when he rules.
⁴ Then he will be like the light of morning at sunrise
    when there aren’t any clouds.
He will be like the bright sun after rain
    that makes grass grow on the earth.’