Nathan told David ·everything God had said in [all these words of] this vision.

“Now I say, ‘May the words of my ·master [lord] the king give me ·rest [comfort; peace]. Like an angel of God, you ·know [discern; understand] what is good and what is ·bad [evil]. May the Lord your God be with you!’”

“The ·ways [way; path] of God are ·without fault [blameless; perfect]; the Lord’s ·words [promises] are ·pure [tested; flawless; proven true]. He is a shield to those who ·trust [seek protection/take refuge in] him.

David’s Last Words

These are the last words of David. This is the ·message [declaration; oracle; inspired words] of David son of Jesse. The man ·made great by the Most High God [raised high/exalted by God] speaks. He is the ·appointed king of [anointed by] the God of Jacob; he is the sweet ·singer [psalmist; or hero] of Israel: