Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
Now these are the last words of David: David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised up on high, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel saith,
New American Standard Bible
Now these are the last words of David.
David the son of Jesse declares,
And the sweet psalmist of Israel,
King James Version
Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
Holman Bible
These are the last words of David:
the declaration of the man raised on high,
the one anointed by the God of Jacob,
the favorite singer of Israel:
International Standard Version
This was David's last composition: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, an oracle by the valiant one who was exalted anointed by the God of Jacob, the contented psalm writer of Israel.
A Conservative Version
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse says, and the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel:
American Standard Version
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised on high saith, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel:
Amplified
Now these are the last words of David.
The man who was raised on high declares,
The anointed of the God of Jacob,
And the sweet psalmist of Israel,
Bible in Basic English
Now these are the last words of David. David, the son of Jesse, says, the man who was lifted up on high, the man on whom the God of Jacob put the holy oil, the loved one of Israel's songs, says:
Julia Smith Translation
And these the last words of David. The declaration of David, son of Jesse, and the declaration of the man raised up for the Messiah of the God of Jacob, and the sweet songs of Israel.
King James 2000
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
Lexham Expanded Bible
These [are] the last words of David, the declaration of David the son of Jesse, and the declaration of the man exalted [by] the Most High, the anointed one of the God of Jacob and the darling of the songs of Israel.
Modern King James verseion
And these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said:
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
These be the last sayings of David. David the son of Jesse said: and the man which is lifted up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob and pleasant Psalmist of Israel said,
NET Bible
These are the final words of David: "The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised up as the ruler chosen by the God of Jacob, Israel's beloved singer of songs:
New Heart English Bible
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse says, the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel:
The Emphasized Bible
Now, these, are the last words of David, - The oracle of David, son of Jesse, Yea the oracle of The man raised up on high, The Anointed of the God of Jacob, the Delight of the Songs of Israel:
Webster
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
World English Bible
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse says, the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel:
Youngs Literal Translation
And these are the last words of David: -- 'The affirmation of David son of Jesse -- And the affirmation of the man raised up -- Concerning the Anointed of the God of Jacob, And the Sweetness of the Songs of Israel:
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 23:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Extols Yahweh
1 Now these are the last words of David: David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised up on high, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel saith, 2 The Spirit of Jehovah spoke by me, And his word was on my tongue.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:8-9
And now, thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: I took thee from the pasture-grounds, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people, over Israel;
1 Samuel 16:12-13
And he sent and brought him in. And he was ruddy, and besides of a lovely countenance and beautiful appearance. And Jehovah said, Arise, anoint him; for this is he.
Psalm 89:20
I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:
Psalm 78:70-71
And he chose David his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:
Genesis 49:1
And Jacob called his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, and I will tell you what will befall you at the end of days.
Deuteronomy 33:1
And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.
Joshua 23:1-16
And it came to pass a long time after that Jehovah had given rest to Israel from all their enemies round about, and Joshua had become old, advanced in age,
1 Samuel 2:10
They that strive with Jehovah shall be broken to pieces; in the heavens will he thunder upon them. Jehovah will judge the ends of the earth; and he will give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.
1 Chronicles 16:4-5
And he appointed certain of the Levites to do the service before the ark of Jehovah, and to celebrate, and to thank and praise Jehovah the God of Israel:
1 Chronicles 16:7
Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to give thanks to Jehovah through Asaph and his brethren.
1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him; Meditate upon all his wondrous works.
Psalm 2:6
And I have anointed my king upon Zion, the hill of my holiness.
Psalm 72:20
The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
Amos 6:5
that chant to the sound of the lute, and invent them instruments of music, like David;
Luke 20:42
and David himself says in the book of Psalms, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand
Luke 24:44
And he said to them, These are the words which I spoke to you while I was yet with you, that all that is written concerning me in the law of Moses and prophets and psalms must be fulfilled.
Ephesians 5:19-20
speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and chanting with your heart to the Lord;
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another, in psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God.
James 5:13
Does any one among you suffer evil? let him pray. Is any happy? let him sing psalms.
2 Peter 1:13-15
But I account it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance,