Lord, where is your steadfast love of old, which by your faithfulness you swore to David?
God do so to Abner and more also, if I do not accomplish for David what the LORD has sworn to him,
but my steadfast love will not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away from before you.
For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others.
for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice,
He will return the evil to my enemies; in your faithfulness put an end to them.
Once for all I have sworn by my holiness; I will not lie to David.
Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.
but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever.' "