⁹ And David became greater and greater in power, because the Lord of armies was with him.

¹ Now there was a long war between Saul's people and David's people; and David became stronger and stronger, but those on Saul's side became more and more feeble.

³¹ What may we say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?

¹⁴ Have no fear, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel; I will be your helper, says the Lord, even he who takes up your cause, the Holy One of Israel.

¹⁰ Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.

⁷ Of the increase of his rule and of peace there will be no end, on the seat of David, and in his kingdom; to make it strong, supporting it with wise decision and righteousness, now and for ever. By the fixed purpose of the Lord of armies this will be done.

⁹ Have knowledge, O peoples, and be in fear; give ear, all you far-off parts of the earth:

¹⁰ Let your designs be formed, and they will come to nothing; give your orders, and they will not be effected: for God is with us.

¹¹ The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)

⁷ The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)

⁹ Still the upright keeps on his way, and he who has clean hands gets new strength.

⁴ For Mordecai was great in the king's house, and word of him went out through every part of the kingdom: for the man Mordecai became greater and greater.

²⁰ In the past Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, had been ruler over them; may the Lord be with him!

¹⁰ And David became greater and greater; for the Lord, the God of armies, was with him.