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.
24 My faithfulness and unfailing love will be with him,and by my authority he will grow in power.