Although King David of ancient Israel had committed serious sins, he was repentant and confidently prayed: “You, O Jehovah, are good and ready to forgive; and the loving - kindness to all those calling upon you is abundant. ”
Kuigi muistse Iisraeli kuningas Taavet oli pannud toime raskeid patte, kahetses ta seda kõike ja palus veendunult: „Sina, Issand, oled hea ja andeksandja, ja rikas heldusest kõigile, kes sind appi hüüavad! ”.