36 The words “as king” are supplied in the translation for clarification, indicating that a royal anointing is in view.
37 Heb “with whom my hand will be firm.”
38 Heb “an enemy will not exact tribute.” The imperfect is understood in a modal sense, indicating capability or potential.
39 The translation understands the Hiphil of נָשַׁא (nasha’) in the sense of “act as a creditor.” This may allude to the practice of a conqueror forcing his subjects to pay tribute in exchange for “protection.” Another option is to take the verb from a homonymic verbal root meaning “to deceive,” “to trick.” Still another option is to emend the form to יִשָּׂא (yisa’), a Qal imperfect from נָאַשׂ (na’as, “rise up”) and to translate “an enemy will not rise up against him” (see M. Dahood, Psalms [], 2:).
40 Heb “and a son of violence will not oppress him.” The imperfect is understood in a modal sense, indicating capability or potential. The reference to a “son of violence” echoes the language of God’s promise to David in 2 Sam 7:10 (see also 1 Chr 17:9).

In other versions

I have found David, my servant;

with my holy oil I have anointed him,

so that my hand shall be established with him;

my arm also shall strengthen him.

The enemy shall not outwit him;

the wicked shall not humble him.

I have found David my servant;

with my sacred oil I have anointed him.

My hand will sustain him;

surely my arm will strengthen him.

The enemy will not get the better of him;

the wicked will not oppress him.

I have found David my servant;

I have anointed him with my sacred oil.

My hand will always be with him,

and my arm will strengthen him.

The enemy will not oppress him;

the wicked will not afflict him.

I have found my servant David.

I have anointed him with my holy oil.

I will steady him with my hand;

with my powerful arm I will make him strong.

His enemies will not defeat him,

nor will the wicked overpower him.

I have found David, my servant.

With my holy oil I have anointed him,

with whom my hand will be steadfast.

Surely my arm will strengthen him.

The enemy will not deceive him,

and no evil man will afflict him.

I have found David my servant;

With my holy oil have I anointed him:

With whom my hand shall be established:

Mine arm also shall strengthen him.

The enemy shall not exact upon him;

Nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

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