Moreover, the king's servants came to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than yours, and make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king bowed himself on the bed.
As the Lord has been with my lord the king, even so may he be with Solomon, and make his throne greater than the throne of my lord King David.”
And he said, “Swear to me”; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself upon the head of his bed.
By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, bowing in worship over the head of his staff.
saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion! May he remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans!
that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
And David said to the Gibeonites, “What shall I do for you? And how shall I make atonement, that you may bless the heritage of the Lord?”
Toi sent his son Joram to King David, to ask about his health and to bless him because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him, for Hadadezer had often been at war with Toi. And Joram brought with him articles of silver, of gold, and of bronze.
Take your flocks and your herds, as you have said, and be gone, and bless me also!”
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