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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.