1. After him came Nathanwho served in David’s presence.
2. Like the choice fat of sacred offerings,so was David in Israel.
3. He played with lions as though they were young goats,and with bears, like lambs of the flock.
4. As a youth he struck down the giantand wiped out the people’s disgrace;His hand let fly the slingstonethat shattered the pride of Goliath.
5. For he had called upon the Most High God,who gave strength to his right armTo defeat the skilled warriorand establish the might of his people.
6. Therefore the women sang his praisesand honored him for “the tens of thousands.”When he received the royal crown, he battled
7. and subdued the enemy on every side.He campaigned against the hostile Philistinesand shattered their power till our own day.
8. With his every deed he offered thanksto God Most High, in words of praise.With his whole heart he loved his Maker
9. and daily had his praises sung;
10. He added beauty to the feastsand solemnized the seasons of each year