Although David is faced with Absalom’s treachery and the disloyalty of so many others, he sings: “I shall not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves in array against me round about. Do arise, O Jehovah! Save me, O my God!
Ehkki Absalom on ta reetnud ja ka paljud teised on talle truudust murdnud, laulab Taavet: „Ei ma karda rahva musttuhandeid, kes kõigilt poolt on endid seadnud minu vastu!