When faced with his grave sins, he accepted responsibility and begged for forgiveness, saying: “I have sinned against Jehovah. ” ​ — 2 Samuel 12: 13; Psalm 51: 4, 9, 10.
Kui ta oma kohutavate pattudega silmitsi seati, võttis ta süü omaks ja anus andestust, öeldes: „Mina olen pattu teinud Jehoova vastu! ” — 2. Saamueli 12: 13; Laul 51: 6, 11, 12.