18. Yes, our protection comes from the lord,and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.
19. Long ago you spoke in a vision to your faithful people.You said, “I have raised up a warrior.I have selected him from the common people to be king.
20. I have found my servant David.I have anointed him with my holy oil.
21. I will steady him with my hand;with my powerful arm I will make him strong.
22. His enemies will not defeat him,nor will the wicked overpower him.
23. I will beat down his adversaries before himand destroy those who hate him.