16. They rejoice in your name all day longand are uplifted by your righteousness
17. because you are the splendor of their strength.By your favor you make us strong
18. because our shield is the Lord’s own;our king belongs to the holy one of Israel!
19. Once you spoke in a visionto your faithful servants:I placed a crown on a strong man.I raised up someone specially chosen from the people.
20. I discovered my servant David.I anointed him with my holy oil.
21. My hand will sustain him—yes, my arm will strengthen him!
22. No enemy will oppress him;no wicked person will make him suffer.
23. I will crush all his foes in front of him.I will strike down all those who hate him.