4
When he was still a boy, he killed a giant to rescue his people. He put a stone in his sling, took aim, and put an end to Goliath's bragging.
5
He prayed to the Lord, the Most High, and was given the strength to kill that famous soldier, so that the nations would have respect for the power of his people.
6
The people honored him for killing his tens of thousands, and when he was crowned king, they praised him for being chosen by the Lord.
7
He wiped out all his enemies and permanently crushed the Philistines, so that they never again became a threat.
8
In everything David did, he gave thanks and praise to the Holy Lord, the Most High. He loved his Creator and sang praises to him with all his heart.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.