Psalm 151
[This chapter is in Orthodox Bibles] When David defeated Goliath.
Note. Psalm 151 is recognized as Deuterocanonical Scripture by the Orthodox Churches
WHEN DAVID DEFEATED GOLIATH
This Psalm is a genuine one of David, though extra, composed when he fought in single combat with Goliath.
extra. Or supernumerary.
Supernumerary means “beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number.”
VERSE 1. I was small among my brothers, and youngest in my father’s house. I tended my father’s sheep.
VERSE 2. My hands formed a musical instrument, and my fingers tuned a lyre.
My hands formed. David made his own harp.
a musical instrument. Or a harp.
VERSE 3. Who shall tell my Lord? The Lord himself, he himself hears.
VERSE 4. He sent forth his angel and took me from my father’s sheep, and he anointed me with his anointing oil.
his angel. Or his messenger.
VERSE 5. My brothers were handsome and tall; but the Lord didn’t take pleasure in them.
didn’t take pleasure in them. Or wasn’t pleased with them.
VERSE 6. I went out to meet the Philistine, and he cursed me by his idols.
VERSE 7. But I drew his own sword and beheaded him, and removed reproach from the children of Israel.
removed reproach. Or took away disgrace.
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Deuterocanonical chapter: 151
RESOURCES: Summary, Outline, Memorize, David’s Fasting
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