2 The Spirit of the Lord speaks through me;his message is on my lips.
3 The God of Israel has spoken;the protector of Israel said to me:“The king who rules with justice,who rules in obedience to God,
4 is like the sun shining on a cloudless dawn,the sun that makes the grass sparkle after rain.”
5 And that is how God will bless my descendants,because he has made an eternal covenant with me,an agreement that will not be broken,a promise that will not be changed.That is all I desire;that will be my victory,and God will surely bring it about.
6 But godless people are like thorns that are thrown away;no one can touch them with bare hands.
7 You must use an iron tool or a spear;they will be burnt completely.
8 These are the names of David's famous soldiers: the first was Josheb Basshebeth from Tachemon, who was the leader of “The Three”; he fought with his spear against 800 men and killed them all in one battle.