Parallel Verses

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.

New American Standard Bible

Now these are the last words of David.
David the son of Jesse declares,
The man who was raised on high declares,
The anointed of the God of Jacob,
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 David son of Jesse,
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.David the son of Jesse declares,
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,

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

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Now these be the last
אחרן אחרין 
'acharown 
Usage: 50

דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1438

of David
דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

of Jesse
אישׁי ישׁי 
Yishay 
Usage: 42

נאם 
N@'um 
Usage: 376

and the man
גּבר 
Geber 
Usage: 65

on high
על 
`al 
Usage: 6

the anointed
משׁיח 
Mashiyach 
Usage: 38

of the God
אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

of Jacob
יעקב 
Ya`aqob 
Usage: 349

and the sweet
נעים 
Na`iym 
Usage: 13

זמרה זמר זמיר 
Zamiyr 
Usage: 6

of Israel
ישׂראל 
Yisra'el 
Usage: 2505

Context Readings

David Extols Yahweh

1 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. 2 "The spirit of Yahweh speaks through me, and his word [is] upon my tongue.


Cross References

2 Samuel 7:8-9

So then, thus you shall say to my servant David, 'Thus says Yahweh of hosts, "I took you from the pasture {from following} the sheep to be a leader over my people, over Israel,

1 Samuel 16:12-13

So he sent and brought him. Now he [was] ruddy with beautiful eyes and of {handsome} appearance. And Yahweh 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

And he chose David his servant and took him from [the] sheepfolds.

Genesis 49:1

Then Jacob called his sons and said, "Gather together so that I can tell you what will happen with you in {days to come}.

Deuteronomy 33:1

Now this [is] the blessing [with] which Moses, the man of God, blessed the {Israelites} {before} his death.

Joshua 23:1-16

And it happened, after {a long time}, after Yahweh had given rest to Israel from all their surrounding enemies, and [after] Joshua was old and {well-advanced in years},

1 Samuel 2:10

Yahweh will shatter his adversaries; he will thunder against them in the heavens. Yahweh will judge the ends of the earth. He will give strength to his king and will exalt the might of his anointed one.

1 Chronicles 16:4-5

Then he appointed some of the Levites as ministers before the ark of Yahweh, to invoke, thank, and praise Yahweh the God of Israel.

1 Chronicles 16:7

Then on that day David first appointed to give thanks to Yahweh by the hand of Asaph and his brothers.

1 Chronicles 16:9

Sing to him; sing praises to him; tell of his wondrous works!

Psalm 2:6

"But as for me, I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain."

Psalm 72:20

The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are completed.

Amos 6:5

[Alas for those] who sing to the tune of the harp; like David they improvise on instruments of music.

Luke 20:42

For 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] my words that I spoke to you [while I] was still with you, that everything that is written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled."

Ephesians 5:19-20

speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and singing praise in your heart to the Lord,

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom, with psalms, hymns, [and] spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God,

James 5:13

Is anyone among you suffering misfortune? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praise.

2 Peter 1:13-15

But I consider [it] right, for as long as I am in this habitation, to stir you up by a reminder,

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