Even the leaders said bad things about me.\par But I am your servant, Lord,\par and I study your laws.\par
I discuss your rules.\par I follow your way of living.\par
Powerful leaders attacked me for no reason.\par But I fear and respect only your law.\par
The next morning, the older leaders of the people, the leading priests, and the teachers of the law came together. They led Jesus away to their highest court.
As long as Jesse’s son lives, you’ll never be king and have a kingdom. Now, bring David to me! He is a dead man!”