Accepting the wise advice, David did not seek to save himself by personal efforts but trusted in the One to whom he owed his life: “You will cause me to know the path of life. Rejoicing to satisfaction is with your face; there is pleasantness at your right hand forever. ” ​ — Psalm 16: 11.
Võttes targa nõuande vastu, ei püüdnud Taavet ennast isiklike pingutuste läbi päästa, vaid usaldas Teda, kellele ta elu võlgnes: „Sina annad mulle teada elu teerada; rõõmu on rohkesti su palge ees, meeldivaid asju on su paremas käes alatiseks! ” — Laul 16: 11.