Psalm 89:18-20

Good News Translation

¹⁸ You, O Lord, chose our protector;
    you, the Holy God of Israel, gave us our king.

¹⁹ In a vision long ago you said to your faithful servants,
    “I have given help to a famous soldier;
    I have given the throne to one I chose from the people.
^20 (A)I have made my servant David king
    by anointing him with holy oil.