## Now ##

This marks the beginning of a new section of the book.

## these are the last words ##

This refers to what David will say in 23:2-7.

## the man who was highly honored. The one anointed by the God of Jacob ##

AT: "the man whom the God of Jacob highly honored and anointed" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## anointed by the God of Jacob ##

Anointing was pouring oil on a person's head, choosing who would serve God as king or priest. (See: symbolic Action)

## psalmist ##

This is a person who writes psalms or songs.

## by me ##

David is speaking.

## and his word was on my tongue ##

AT: "His Spirit gave me a message to speak" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])