Parallel Verses

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,

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

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 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,
2 The Spirit of Jehovah spoke through me. His word was on my tongue.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:8-9

Say this to my servant David: 'This is what Jehovah of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture where you followed sheep so that you could be the leader of my people Israel.

1 Samuel 16:12-13

Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. Jehovah said to Samuel: This is the one. Anoint him!

Psalm 89:20

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

Psalm 78:70-71

He chose his servant David. He took him from the sheep pens.

Genesis 49:1

Jacob called for his sons. He said: Gather around, and I will tell you what will happen to you in the future.

Deuteronomy 33:1

These are the blessings that Moses, the man of God, pronounced on the people of Israel before he died:

Joshua 23:1-16

Later Jehovah gave Israel security from their enemies all around. By that time Joshua was very old.

1 Samuel 2:10

The adversaries of Jehovah will be broken to pieces. He thunders in the heavens against them. Jehovah will judge the ends of the earth. He will give strength to His king and exalt the horn (power) of His anointed.

1 Chronicles 16:4-5

David appointed some Levites to serve in front of Jehovah's Ark by offering prayers, thanks, and praise to Jehovah the God of Israel.

1 Chronicles 16:7

For the first time David entrusted Asaph and his relatives with the task of singing songs of thanks to Jehovah:

1 Chronicles 16:9

Sing to him. Make music to praise him. Meditate on all the miracles he has done.

Psalm 2:6

I have installed (anointed) (established) my king on Zion, my holy mountain.

Psalm 72:20

The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.

Amos 6:5

You sing idle songs to the sound of the harp and like David you improvise on musical instruments.

Luke 20:42

For David said in the book of Psalms: Jehovah said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand.

Luke 24:44

He said: These are my words that I spoke to you, while I was yet with you. All things must be fulfilled. They are things that are written in the Law of Moses, and the Prophets, and the Psalms, concerning me.

Ephesians 5:19-20

Speak to one another in psalms and praise and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to Jehovah.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you with all wisdom. Teach and admonish one another with psalms, praises to God, and spiritual songs. Sing with gratitude in your hearts to God.

James 5:13

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise.

2 Peter 1:13-15

I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by reminding you.

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