Who is this majestic king? The Lord who is strong and mighty! The Lord who is mighty in battle!

But then the Lord awoke from his sleep; he was like a warrior in a drunken rage.

Here’s how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals.

Sons born during one’s youth are like arrows in a warrior’s hand.

Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!

His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed.

Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course.

No king is delivered by his vast army; a warrior is not saved by his great might.

Praise the Lord, you angels of his, you powerful warriors who carry out his decrees and obey his orders!

Then you spoke through a vision to your faithful followers and said: “I have energized a warrior; I have raised up a young man from the people.

For the music director; a well-written song by David. It was written when Doeg the Edomite went and informed Saul: “David has arrived at the home of Ahimelech.” Why do you boast about your evil plans, O powerful man? God’s loyal love protects me all day long!