2 Samuel 23:1-3

Easy-to-Read Version

“This message is from David son of Jesse.
    This message is from the man God made great.
He is the king chosen by the God of Jacob,
    the sweet singer of Israel.^[a]
2 The Lord’s Spirit spoke through me.
    His word was on my tongue.
³ The God of Israel spoke.
    The Rock of Israel said to me,
‘Whoever rules people fairly,
    who rules with respect for God,