He gives great deliverance to His king,
And shows lovingkindness to His anointed,
To David and his descendants forever.

The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.

He also chose David His servant
And took him from the sheepfolds;

“I have made a covenant with My chosen;
I have sworn to David My servant,

“I have found David My servant;
With My holy oil I have anointed him,

“Once I have sworn by My holiness;
I will not lie to David.

Where are Your former lovingkindnesses, O Lord,
Which You swore to David in Your faithfulness?

For there thrones were set for judgment,
The thrones of the house of David.

A Song of Ascents.
Remember, O Lord, on David’s behalf,
All his affliction;

For the sake of David Your servant,
Do not turn away the face of Your anointed.

The Lord has sworn to David
A truth from which He will not turn back:
“Of the fruit of your body I will set upon your throne.

“There I will cause the horn of David to spring forth;
I have prepared a lamp for Mine anointed.

Who gives salvation to kings,
Who rescues David His servant from the evil sword.