Psalm 151


This Psalm is a genuine one of David, though extra,a composed when he fought in single combat with Goliath.

1

I was small among my brothers,

and youngest in my father’s house.

I tended my father’s sheep.

2

My hands formed a musical instrument,

and my fingers tuned a lyre.

3

Who shall tell my Lord?

The Lord himself, he himself hears.

4

He sent forth his angel and took me from my father’s sheep,

and he anointed me with his anointing oil.

5

My brothers were handsome and tall;

but the Lord didn’t take pleasure in them.

6

I went out to meet the Philistine,

and he cursed me by his idols.

7

But I drew his own sword and beheaded him,

and removed reproach from the children of Israel.