17 because you are the splendor of their strength.By your favor you make us strong
18 because our shield is the Lord’s own;our king belongs to the holy one of Israel!
19 Once you spoke in a visionto your faithful servants:I placed a crown on a strong man.I raised up someone specially chosen from the people.
20 I discovered my servant David.I anointed him with my holy oil.
21 My hand will sustain him—yes, my arm will strengthen him!
22 No enemy will oppress him;no wicked person will make him suffer.
23 I will crush all his foes in front of him.I will strike down all those who hate him.