2 Samuel 23:1-3

New International Reader's Version

“I am David, the son of Jesse. God has given me a message.
    The Most High God has greatly honored me.
The God of Jacob anointed me as king.
    I am the hero of Israel’s songs.

² “The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me.
    I spoke his word with my tongue.
³ The God of Israel spoke.
    The Rock of Israel said to me,
‘A king must rule over people in a way that is right.
    He must have respect for God when he rules.