For the sake of my relatives and friends I say to Jerusalem, “Peace be with you!”
I am a friend of all who serve you, of all who obey your laws.
How excellent are the Lord's faithful people! My greatest pleasure is to be with them.
My heart breaks when I remember the past, when I went with the crowds to the house of God and led them as they walked along, a happy crowd, singing and shouting praise to God.
He instructed them to say to Nabal: “David sends you greetings, my friend, with his best wishes for you, your family, and all that is yours.