2 Samuel 23:3
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
— 2 Samuel 23:3, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: One who rules over men righteously, Who rules in the fear of God,
American Standard Version (ASV)
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, That ruleth in the fear of God,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
He said--the God of Israel--to me, He spake--the Rock of Israel: He who is ruling over man <FI>is<Fi> righteous, He is ruling in the fear of God.