19 Thou spakest then in a vision unto [a]thine Holy one, and saidest, I have laid help upon one that is [b]mighty: I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

20 I have found David my servant: with mine holy oil have I anointed him.

21 Therefore mine hand shall be established with him, and mine arm shall strengthen him.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 89:19 To Samuel and to others, to assure that David was thy chosen one.
  2. Psalm 89:19 Whom I have both chosen and given him strength to execute his office, as verse 21.

19 Once you spoke in a vision,
    to your faithful people you said:
“I have bestowed strength on a warrior;
    I have raised up a young man from among the people.
20 I have found David(A) my servant;(B)
    with my sacred oil(C) I have anointed(D) him.
21 My hand will sustain him;
    surely my arm will strengthen him.(E)

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