23:1 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, 1
Israel’s beloved 2 singer of songs:
23:2 The Lord’s spirit spoke through me;
his word was on my tongue.
23:1 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, 3
Israel’s beloved 4 singer of songs:
1 tn Heb “the anointed one of the God of Jacob.”
2 tn Or “pleasant.”
3 tn Heb “the anointed one of the God of Jacob.”
4 tn Or “pleasant.”
5 tn Heb “man of worthlessness.”