Lord, where are thy former loving-kindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the Lord hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;
but my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.
For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
(for the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
(for those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchiz´edek:)