The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, [saying,]

Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand.

Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah.

"The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to [those who are] bound;