Following the three similes, David reveals what moves Jehovah to show mercy to imperfect humans: “He himself well knows the formation of us, remembering that we are dust. ”
Pärast neid kolme võrdlust annab Taavet teada, miks on Jehoova ebatäiuslike inimeste vastu halastav. Ta ütleb: „Ta teab, millist tegu me oleme; tal on meeles, et oleme põrm! ”.