Instead of thinking that he himself was great, David ascribed deliverance from all his enemies to Jehovah and said of God: “You will give me your shield of salvation, and it is your humility that makes me great. ”
Taavet ei pidanud ennast suureks, vaid tunnustas, et Jehoova on aidanud tal kõigi vaenlaste käest pääseda. Ta ütles Jumalale: „Sa annad mulle oma päästekilbi ja su alandus teeb mind suureks! ”.