⁷ Then we cried out to the Lord, the God of our ancestors, and the Lord heard our voice^(A) and saw^(B) our misery,^(C) toil and oppression.^(D)

¹⁷ David went out to meet them and said to them, “If you have come to me in peace to help me, I am ready for you to join me. But if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free from violence, may the God of our ancestors see it and judge you.”

¹⁸ Lord, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Israel, keep these desires and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever, and keep their hearts loyal to you.