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17 You give strength and glory to your people.
Because you are kind to us,
    we win against our enemies.
18 Yes! Our king belongs to the Lord,
    and he protects us like a shield.
Our king belongs to the Holy One of Israel.

God's covenant with David

19 A long time ago, Lord,
    you spoke to your servants.
In a vision, you said to them,
‘I have helped a brave soldier to be strong.
I have chosen as king
    a young man from among the people.

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