1. After these things, Nathan the prophet arose, in the days of David.
2. And just as fat is separated from meat, so was David separated from the sons of Israel.
3. He played with lions, as if with lambs, and he acted similarly with bears, as if they were lambs of the flock, in his youth.
4. Did he not kill the giant, and take away the reproach from his people?
5. By lifting up his hand, with a stone in a sling, he threw down the boasting of Goliath.
6. For he called upon the Almighty Lord, and he swore with his right hand to take away the mighty man of war, and to exalt the horn of his people.
7. So he glorified him amid ten thousand, and he praised him with the blessings of the Lord, by offering him a crown of glory.
8. For he crushed the enemies on every side, and he eradicated his adversaries, the Philistines, even to this day. He broke their horn, even for all time.
9. In all his works, he gave thanks to the Holy One, to the Most High, with words of glory.
10. With all his heart, he praised the Lord and he loved God, who made him and who gave him power against his enemies.
11. And he appointed singers to stand opposite the altar, and by their voices he provided sweet music.
12. And he provided beauty for the celebrations, and he gave order to the times, even until the end of his life, so that they would praise the holy name of the Lord, and magnify the sanctity of God, from early morning.
13. The Lord purged his sins, and he exalted his horn forever. And he gave him the covenant of the kingdom, and a throne of glory in Israel.
14. After him, an understanding son rose up. And by means of him, he cast down all the power of the enemies.
15. Solomon reigned in days of peace, and God subjected all his enemies to him, so that he might build a house in his name, and prepare a sanctuary for all time. O how well-taught you were in your youth!
16. And you were filled with wisdom like a river, and your mind exposed the world.