Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
This was David's last composition: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, an oracle by the valiant one who was exalted anointed by the God of Jacob, the contented psalm writer of Israel.
New American Standard Bible
Now these are the last words of David.
David the son of Jesse declares,
And the sweet psalmist of Israel,
King James Version
Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
Holman Bible
These are the last words of David:
the declaration of the man raised on high,
the one anointed by the God of Jacob,
the favorite singer of Israel:
A Conservative Version
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse says, and the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel:
American Standard Version
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised on high saith, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel:
Amplified
Now these are the last words of David.
The man who was raised on high declares,
The anointed of the God of Jacob,
And the sweet psalmist of Israel,
Bible in Basic English
Now these are the last words of David. David, the son of Jesse, says, the man who was lifted up on high, the man on whom the God of Jacob put the holy oil, the loved one of Israel's songs, says:
Darby Translation
Now these are the last words of David: David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised up on high, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel saith,
Julia Smith Translation
And these the last words of David. The declaration of David, son of Jesse, and the declaration of the man raised up for the Messiah of the God of Jacob, and the sweet songs of Israel.
King James 2000
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
Lexham Expanded Bible
These [are] the last words of David, the declaration of David the son of Jesse, and the declaration of the man exalted [by] the Most High, the anointed one of the God of Jacob and the darling of the songs of Israel.
Modern King James verseion
And these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said:
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
These be the last sayings of David. David the son of Jesse said: and the man which is lifted up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob and pleasant Psalmist of Israel said,
NET Bible
These are the final words of David: "The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised up as the ruler chosen by the God of Jacob, Israel's beloved singer of songs:
New Heart English Bible
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse says, the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel:
The Emphasized Bible
Now, these, are the last words of David, - The oracle of David, son of Jesse, Yea the oracle of The man raised up on high, The Anointed of the God of Jacob, the Delight of the Songs of Israel:
Webster
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
World English Bible
Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse says, the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel:
Youngs Literal Translation
And these are the last words of David: -- 'The affirmation of David son of Jesse -- And the affirmation of the man raised up -- Concerning the Anointed of the God of Jacob, And the Sweetness of the Songs of Israel:
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 23:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Extols Yahweh
1 This was David's last composition: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, an oracle by the valiant one who was exalted anointed by the God of Jacob, the contented psalm writer of Israel. 2 The Spirit of the LORD speaks within me; his word is on my tongue!
Cross References
2 Samuel 7:8-9
"""Now therefore this is what you are to tell my servant David: "This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "I took you from the pasture myself from tending sheep to become Commander-in-Chief over my people, that is, over Israel.
1 Samuel 16:12-13
So he sent and brought him. He had a dark, healthy complexion, with beautiful eyes, and he was handsome. The LORD said, "Get up and anoint him, for this is the one."
Psalm 89:20
I have found my servant David; I have anointed him with my sacred oil,
Psalm 78:70-71
Then he chose his servant David, whom he took from the sheepfold.
Genesis 49:1
After this, Jacob called his sons together and told them, "Assemble yourselves around me so I can tell you all what is going to happen to you in the last days.
Deuteronomy 33:1
This is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelis before his death.
Joshua 23:1-16
Many years later, after the LORD had given peace between Israel and all its surrounding enemies, and after Joshua had become very old,
1 Samuel 2:10
The LORD will shatter his enemies those who contend against him. Who is holy? The one who will thunder against them in the heavens. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth, he will give strength to his king, and he will increase the strength of His anointed one."
1 Chronicles 16:4-5
In the presence of the ark of the LORD, he appointed some of the descendants of Levi to minister continually by remembering, giving thanks, and praising the LORD God of Israel.
1 Chronicles 16:7
On that very day, David composed this psalm of thanksgiving to the LORD just for Asaph and his companions:
1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing to him, sing psalms to him, and think about all of his miraculous deeds.
Psalm 2:6
"I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain."
Psalm 72:20
This ends the prayers of Jesse's son David. A song of Asaph.
Amos 6:5
chanting to the sound of stringed instruments as if they were David, composing songs to themselves as if they were musicians,
Luke 20:42
Because David himself in the book of Psalms says, "The Lord told my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,
Luke 24:44
Then he told them, "These are the words that I spoke to you while I was still with you that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms had to be fulfilled."
Ephesians 5:19-20
Then you will recite to one another psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; you will sing and make music to the Lord with your hearts;
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of the Messiah inhabit you richly with wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and singing to God with thankfulness in your hearts.
James 5:13
Is anyone among you suffering? He should keep on praying. Is anyone cheerful? He should keep reciting psalms.
2 Peter 1:13-15
Yet I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I am living in this bodily tent,