Psalms Scroll

Psalm 151 — David's autobiographical hymn, recounting his anointing as the youngest of his brothers and the Lord's choosing of him from the flock.

1A hallelujah of David, the son of Jesse. I was the smallest among my brethren, and the youngest of the sons of my father. He made me shepherd of his flock, and ruler over his kids.

2My hands fashioned a flute; my fingers a harp. I gave glory unto the Lord. I said within my soul: The mountains do not bear witness unto Him; nor do the hills declare. The trees have lifted up His words; the flock have lifted up His works.

3For who can declare and who can speak and who can recount the works of the Lord? God hath beheld every thing; He hath heard every thing; and He hath given ear unto every thing.

4He sent His prophet to anoint me — even Samuel — that he might magnify me. My brothers came forth to meet him, beautiful of stature and beautiful of countenance. They were tall in stature, beautiful by their hair. The Lord God did not choose them.

5He sent and took me from after the flock; and He anointed me with the holy oil. He set me as a leader of His people, and a ruler over the sons of His covenant.

6Then began the son of David. I went forth to meet the Philistine; he cursed me by his idols. But I — I drew the sword from beside him; I cut off his head; and I removed reproach from the children of Israel.

7Blessed be the Lord, the God of David, who hath given His servant strength. Blessed be His holy name. Hallelujah.