PSALM 151

This psalm is ascribed to David as his own composition, after he had fought in single combat with Goliath.

1 I was small among my brothers,

and 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 declare it to my Lord?

The Lord himself; it is he who hears.

4 It was he who sent his messenger

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,

and he cursed me by his idols.

7 But I drew his own sword;

I beheaded him, and removed reproach from the people of Israel.