[Verse 1] Jonathan's soul was knit unto David; Robe, bow, and girdle were laid at his feet. Saul heard the women sing thousands and tenfold; Jealousy sharpened where friendship was sweet. A spear crossed the chamber while David made music; Marriage became snare, and the palace grew cold. Yet David behaved with a wisdom God prospered, And all Israel loved him, both young and old. [Refrain] A covenant of brothers, Stronger than a crown, Faithful in the wilderness When spears were hunting down. A covenant of brothers, Bound before the Lord; Jonathan guarded David From his father's jealous sword. [Verse 2] Arrows flew farther than signals required; A lad gathered weapons, not knowing the pain. Jonathan kissed him and sent him to hiding; David went outward through hunger and rain. Priests gave him bread, and the sword of Goliath; Caves became houses, distressed men his band. Saul hunted mountains, but Jonathan found him And strengthened his heart in the promise at hand. [Final Refrain] A covenant of brothers, No ambition could erase. Jonathan knew David's kingdom And still chose loyal grace. They parted in the woodland, Their oath before the Lord; Love stood between the hunted And the fury of a sword.