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2 Samuel 23:1-3
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David’s Last Words

23 These are the last words of David.

This is the ·message [declaration; oracle; inspired words] of David son of Jesse.
    The man ·made great by the Most High God [raised high/exalted by God] speaks.
He is the ·appointed king of [anointed by] the God of Jacob;
    he is the sweet ·singer [psalmist; or hero] of Israel:

2 “The Lord’s Spirit spoke through me,
    and his word was on my tongue.
3 The God of Israel spoke;
    the Rock of Israel said to me:
‘Whoever rules ·fairly [justly; righteously] over people,
    who rules ·with respect for [in fear of] God [Prov. 1:7],

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2 Samuel 23:1-3
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David’s Last Words

23 These are the last words of David:

“The inspired utterance of David son of Jesse,
    the utterance of the man exalted(A) by the Most High,
the man anointed(B) by the God of Jacob,
    the hero of Israel’s songs:

2 “The Spirit(C) of the Lord spoke through me;
    his word was on my tongue.
3 The God of Israel spoke,
    the Rock(D) of Israel said to me:
‘When one rules over people in righteousness,(E)
    when he rules in the fear(F) of God,(G)

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