I have discovered David, my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him as king.

The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.

You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.

O God, take notice of our shield! Show concern for your chosen king!

saying, “Don’t touch my chosen ones! Don’t harm my prophets!”

For the sake of David, your servant, do not reject your chosen king!

He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever.”

The Lord strengthens his people; he protects and delivers his chosen king.

Your enemies, O Lord, hurl insults; they insult your chosen king as they dog his footsteps.

There I will make David strong; I have determined that my chosen king’s dynasty will continue.

You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full.

But you have spurned and rejected him; you are angry with your chosen king.

Now I am sure that the Lord will deliver his chosen king; he will intervene for him from his holy heavenly temple, and display his mighty ability to deliver.

You exalt my horn like that of a wild ox. I am covered with fresh oil.

“I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill.”

You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

It is like fine oil poured on the head which flows down the beard – Aaron’s beard, and then flows down his garments.

May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.