Additions to Psalms 1:1-6

1 This psalm is ascribed to David as his own composition (though it is outside the number ^[a]), after he had fought in single combat with Goliath. I was small among my brothers, and the youngest in my father's house; I tended my father's sheep.

2 My hands made a harp; my fingers fashioned a lyre.

3 And who will tell my Lord? The Lord himself; it is he who hears. ^[b]

4 It was he who sent his messenger ^[c] and took me from my father's sheep, and anointed me with his anointing oil.

5 My brothers were handsome and tall, but the Lord was not pleased with them.

6 I went out to meet the Philistine, ^[d] and he cursed me by his idols.

Footnotes

• [a]. Other ancient authorities add [of the one hundred fifty] (psalms)
• [b]. Other ancient authorities add [everything]; others add [me]; others read [who will hear me]
• [c]. Or [angel]
• [d]. Or [foreigner]