20. I have found my servant David. I have poured my sacred oil on his head.
21. My powerful hand will keep him going. My mighty arm will give him strength.
22. No enemies will require him to bring gifts to them. No evil person will beat him down.
23. I will crush the king's enemies. I will completely destroy them.
24. I will love him and be faithful to him. Because of me his power will increase.
25. I will give him a great kingdom. It will reach from the Mediterranean Sea to the Euphrates River.
26. He will call out to me, 'You are my Father. You are my God. You are my Rock and Savior.'
27. I will also make him my oldest son. Among all the kings of the earth, he will be the most important one.
28. I will continue to love him forever. I will never break my covenant with him.
29. I will make his family line continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the heavens.
30. "What if his sons turn away from my laws and do not follow them?
31. What if they disobey my orders and fail to keep my commands?
32. Then I will punish them for their sins. I will strike them with the rod. I will whip them for their evil acts.
33. But I will not stop loving David. I will always be faithful to him.
34. I will not break my covenant. I will not go back on my word.
35. Once and for all, I have made a promise with an oath. It is based on my holiness. And I will not lie to David.
36. His family line will continue forever. His kingdom will last as long as the sun.