When he had secured control of the kingdom, he executed the servants who had assassinated his father.

David defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah as far as Hamath, when he went to extend his authority to the Euphrates River.

When he had secured control of the kingdom, he executed the servants who had assassinated his father.

But the tents of robbers are peaceful, and those who provoke God are confident – who carry their god in their hands.

With him are strength and prudence; both the one who goes astray and the one who misleads are his.

But their prosperity is not their own doing. The counsel of the wicked is far from me!

Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent.

He causes everyone to stop working, so that all people may know his work.

He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

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

A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver.

Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

He will experience my faithfulness and loyal love, and by my name he will win victories.

When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.

When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.

If the snake should bite before it is charmed, the snake charmer is in trouble.

“Now I will rise up,” says the Lord. “Now I will exalt myself; now I will magnify myself.

You who are far away, listen to what I have done! You who are close by, recognize my strength!”

Even the soldiers from Memphis and Tahpanhes have cracked your skulls, people of Israel.

By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.