Parallel Verses
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:
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.
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:
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,
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 says, and the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: 2 The Spirit of LORD spoke by me, and his word was upon my tongue.
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:8-9
Now therefore thus thou shall say to my servant David, Thus says LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepfold, from following the sheep, that thou should be prince over my people, over Israel.
1 Samuel 16:12-13
And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and of a beautiful countenance, and fine to look upon. And LORD said, Arise, anoint him, for this is he.
Psalm 89:20
I have found David my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him,
Psalm 78:70-71
He also chose David his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds.
Genesis 49:1
And Jacob called to his sons, and said, gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the latter days.
Deuteronomy 33:1
And this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the sons of Israel before his death.
Joshua 23:1-16
And it came to pass after many days, when LORD had given rest to Israel from all their enemies round about, and Joshua was old and well stricken in years;
1 Samuel 2:10
Those who strive with LORD shall be broken to pieces. He will thunder against them in heaven. LORD will judge the ends of the earth, and he will give strength to his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.
1 Chronicles 16:4-5
And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of LORD, and to celebrate and to thank and praise LORD, the God of Israel:
1 Chronicles 16:7
Then on that day David first ordained to give thanks to LORD by the hand of Asaph and his brothers.
1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing to him. Sing praises to him. Talk ye of all his marvelous works.
Psalm 2:6
Yet I have set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Psalm 72:20
The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
Amos 6:5
who sing idle songs to the sound of the viol, who invent for themselves instruments of music, like David,
Luke 20:42
Even David himself says in the book of Psalms, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand,
Luke 24:44
And he said to them, These are the words that I spoke to you while still being with you, that it is necessary for all things that are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms about me to be fulfulled.
Ephesians 5:19-20
speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and striking strings in your heart to the Lord,
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you abundantly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing by grace in your hearts to God.
James 5:13
Is any man among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise.
2 Peter 1:13-15
But I think it right, inasmuch as I am in this tent, to arouse you in memory.