1 Samuel 16:12-13

16:12 So Jesse had him brought in. ¹  Now he was ruddy, with attractive eyes and a handsome appearance. The Lord said, “Go and anoint him. This is the one!” 16:13 So Samuel took the horn full of olive oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers. The Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day onward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.

Psalms 18:19

18:19 He brought me out into a wide open place;

he delivered me because he was pleased with me. ² 

Psalms 147:10-11

147:10 He is not enamored with the strength of a horse,

nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs. ³ 

147:11 The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, ⁴ 

and in those who wait for his loyal love.

[16:12]  ¹ tn Heb “and he sent and brought him.”

[18:19]  ² tn Or “delighted in me.”

[147:10]  ³ tn Heb “he does not desire the strength of the horse, he does not take delight in the legs of the man.” Here “the horse” refers to the war horse used by ancient Near Eastern chariot forces, and “the man” refers to the warrior whose muscular legs epitomize his strength.

[147:11]  ⁴ tn Heb “those who fear him.”