The oracle of David, son of Jesse,
    an oracle by the valiant one who was exalted—
anointed by the God of Jacob,
    the contented psalm writer of Israel.

² The Spirit of the Lord speaks within^[a] me;
    his word is on my tongue!
³ The God of Israel has spoken;
    the Rock of Israel has talked to me.
“When one is governing men justly,
    he fears God while governing.
⁴ He is like dawn’s first^[b] light,
    like bright sun blazing on a cloudless morning,
        glistening on grassland that flourishes after a rain shower.

⁵ Is not my dynasty^[c] like this with God?
    Has he not made an eternal covenant with me,
        preparing every detail of it?
And he has made it secure,
    including my complete^[d] salvation, has he not?
He has been of continual ^[e] help, has he not,
    even with respect to all of my desires?

⁶ But ungodly men^[f] are like thorns that are discarded
    because they cannot be safely^[g] handled.
⁷ Whoever handles them
    wears heavy duty clothing,^[h]
carries strong tools,^[i]
    and burns them to ashes on the spot!^[j]