2 Samuel 23:2
New International Version
“The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.

New Living Translation
“The Spirit of the LORD speaks through me; his words are upon my tongue.

English Standard Version
“The Spirit of the LORD speaks by me; his word is on my tongue.

Berean Standard Bible
The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.

King James Bible
The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

New King James Version
“The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.

New American Standard Bible
“The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me, And His word was on my tongue.

NASB 1995
“The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.

NASB 1977
“The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.

Legacy Standard Bible
“The Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.

Amplified Bible
“The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.

Christian Standard Bible
The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me, his word was on my tongue.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me, His word was on my tongue.

American Standard Version
The Spirit of Jehovah spake by me, And his word was upon my tongue.

Contemporary English Version
The Spirit of the LORD has told me what to say.

English Revised Version
The spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was upon my tongue.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me. His words were on my tongue.

Good News Translation
The spirit of the LORD speaks through me; his message is on my lips.

International Standard Version
The Spirit of the LORD speaks within me; his word is on my tongue!

Majority Standard Bible
The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.

NET Bible
The LORD's spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.

New Heart English Bible
"The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.

Webster's Bible Translation
The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and his word was on my tongue.

World English Bible
“Yahweh’s Spirit spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The Spirit of YHWH has spoken by me, "" And His word [is] on my tongue.

Young's Literal Translation
The Spirit of Jehovah hath spoken by me, And His word is on my tongue.

Smith's Literal Translation
The Spirit of Jehovah spake in me, and his word upon my tongue.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The spirit of the Lord hath spoken by me and his word by my tongue.

Catholic Public Domain Version
“The Spirit of the Lord has spoken through me, and his word was spoken through my tongue.

New American Bible
The spirit of the LORD spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.

New Revised Standard Version
The spirit of the LORD speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me and his word is upon my tongue.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Spirit of LORD JEHOVAH spoke by me and his word was upon my tongue
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was upon my tongue.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, and his word was upon my tongue.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
David's Last Song
1These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: 2The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. 3The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,…

Cross References
Acts 1:16
“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus.

2 Peter 1:21
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 22:43
Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says:

John 16:13
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

1 Corinthians 2:13
And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words.

Hebrews 3:7
Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,

1 Peter 1:11
trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.

2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

John 14:26
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

1 Corinthians 12:3
Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

Isaiah 59:21
“As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD. “My Spirit will not depart from you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and grandchildren, from now on and forevermore,” says the LORD.

Ezekiel 11:5
And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds.

Micah 3:8
As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.

Nehemiah 9:30
You were patient with them for many years, and Your Spirit admonished them through Your prophets. Yet they would not listen, so You gave them into the hands of the neighboring peoples.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,


Treasury of Scripture

The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and his word was in my tongue.

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2 Samuel 22:43
Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth, I did stamp them as the mire of the street, and did spread them abroad.

Acts 2:25-31
For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: …

Acts 3:7,8
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength…

2 Peter 1:21
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

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The Spirit of the LORD
This phrase refers to the divine presence and power of God actively working through individuals. In Hebrew, "Ruach Yahweh" signifies not just a breath or wind, but the very essence and life-giving force of God. Throughout the Old Testament, the Spirit of the LORD is seen empowering leaders, prophets, and kings, such as Samson (Judges 14:6) and Saul (1 Samuel 10:10). In this context, it underscores the divine inspiration behind David's words, affirming that his psalms and proclamations are not merely human wisdom but are divinely guided.

spoke through me
The Hebrew root for "spoke" is "dabar," which means to declare or command. This indicates a direct communication from God, emphasizing that David is a vessel for God's message. The phrase "through me" highlights the role of the prophet as an intermediary, a conduit for divine revelation. This is consistent with the biblical understanding of prophecy, where the human speaker is moved by the Spirit to convey God's truth, as seen in the lives of prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah.

His word
"Word" in Hebrew is "dabar," which can mean a matter, thing, or speech. It signifies not just spoken words but the power and authority behind them. In the biblical context, God's word is creative and authoritative, as seen in Genesis 1, where God speaks creation into existence. Here, it underscores the weight and significance of the message delivered by David, aligning it with the divine will and purpose.

was on my tongue
The imagery of the tongue as the instrument of speech is powerful, suggesting readiness and immediacy in delivering God's message. In Hebrew culture, the tongue is often associated with wisdom and instruction (Proverbs 15:2). This phrase indicates that David's utterances are not premeditated human thoughts but are directly inspired by God, ready to be spoken as divine truth. It reflects the biblical theme of God equipping His chosen servants with the words they need, as seen in Moses' assurance in Exodus 4:12.

(2) The Spirit of the Lord spake by me.--In accordance with 2Samuel 23:1, there is here, and also in the next clause, most explicit assertion that this was spoken under the prompting and guidance of the Divine Spirit.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The Spirit
ר֥וּחַ (rū·aḥ)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit

of the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

spoke through me;
דִּבֶּר־ (dib·ber-)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

His word
וּמִלָּת֖וֹ (ū·mil·lā·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic

was on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

my tongue.
לְשׁוֹנִֽי׃ (lə·šō·w·nî)
Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3956: The tongue


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