17. For you are the glory of their strength;by your favor our horn is exalted.
18. For our shield belongs to the Lord,our king to the Holy One of Israel.
19. Of old you spoke in a vision to your godly one, and said:“I have granted help to one who is mighty;I have exalted one chosen from the people.
20. I have found David, my servant;with my holy oil I have anointed him,
21. so that my hand shall be established with him;my arm also shall strengthen him.
22. The enemy shall not outwit him; the wicked shall not humble him.
23. I will crush his foes before himand strike down those who hate him.