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Psalms 151

1This is a psalm written with David's own hand, although outside the number, when he 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.

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2My hands built a musical instrument; My fingers tuned a lyre.

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3And who shall tell my Lord? The Lord Himself, He Himself hears.

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4He sent forth His Angel And took me from my father's sheep; And he anointed me with his anointing oil.

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5My brothers were handsome and tall, But the Lord took no pleasure in them.

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6I went out to meet the foreigner, And he cursed me with his idols;

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7But I drew his own sword and beheaded him, And removed disgrace from the children of Israel.

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