Indeed, who is God besides the Lord? Who is a protector besides our God?

The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,

Therefore you are great, O Lord God, for there is none like you! There is no God besides you! What we have heard is true!

The one true God is my mighty refuge; he removes the obstacles in my way.

The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me.

Indeed,with your help I can charge against an army; by my God’s power I can jump over a wall.

David’s power grew steadily, for the Lord God who commands armies was with him.

You made Israel your very own people for all time. You, O Lord, became their God.

So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem and remained there.

For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

Now, O sovereign Lord, you are the true God! May your words prove to be true! You have made this good promise to your servant!

Zadok and all the Levites who were with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. When they positioned the ark of God, Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had finished leaving the city.

The Lord is alive! My protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king!

And you didn’t stop there, O Lord God! You have also spoken about the future of your servant’s family. Is this your usual way of dealing with men, O Lord God?

The Lord was so furious with Uzzah, he killed him on the spot for his negligence. He died right there beside the ark of God.

God will severely judge Abner if I do not do for David exactly what the Lord has promised him,

What more can David say to you? You have given your servant special recognition, O Lord God!

The woman said, “Why have you devised something like this against God’s people? When the king speaks in this fashion, he makes himself guilty, for the king has not brought back the one he has banished.

Then David prayed to God for the child and fasted. He would even go and spend the night lying on the ground.

I, the servant of my lord the king, give it all to the king!” Araunah also told the king, “May the Lord your God show you favor!”