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51 You have given great victories to your king,
    and shown mercy to his anointed,
    to David and his posterity forever.(A)

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'Psalm 18:51' not found for the version: New International Version.

(A)May he reign before God forever;
    send your love and fidelity[a] to preserve him—(B)

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  1. 61:8 Send your love and fidelity: as in Ps 43:3 the psalmist asks God to send these two divine attributes like angels to protect the king.

Then I will ever sing in praise of your name(A)
    and fulfill my vows day after day.(B)

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10 You give victory to kings;
    you delivered David your servant.(A)
From the menacing sword

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10 to the One who gives victory to kings,(A)
    who delivers his servant David.(B)

From the deadly sword(C)

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11 and from the day when I appointed judges over my people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. Moreover, the Lord also declares to you that the Lord will make a house for you:(A)

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11 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders[a](A) over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies.(B)

“‘The Lord declares(C) to you that the Lord himself will establish(D) a house(E) for you:

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  1. 2 Samuel 7:11 Traditionally judges

Pay attention and come to me;
    listen, that you may have life.
I will make with you an everlasting covenant,
    the steadfast loyalty promised to David.(A)

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Give ear and come to me;
    listen,(A) that you may live.(B)
I will make an everlasting covenant(C) with you,
    my faithful love(D) promised to David.(E)

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