Abiathar told David that Saul had killed the priests of the <sc>Lordsc>.

<t /><p class="bodytext">They told David, &#8220;The Philistines are fighting in Keilah and are looting the threshing floors.&#8221;

<p class="bodytext">Now sons were born to David in Hebron. His firstborn was Amnon, born to Ahinoam the Jezreelite.

His sixth son was Ithream, born to David&#8217;s wife Eglah. These sons<n id="1" /> were all born to David in Hebron.p>

<p class="bodytext">So the messenger departed. When he arrived, he informed David of all the news that Joab had sent with him.

When David was told what Rizpah daughter of Aiah, Saul&#8217;s concubine, had done,

<p class="poetry">He gives his chosen king magnificent victories;<n id="1" />p> <p class="poetry">he is faithful to his chosen ruler,<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">to David and to his descendants forever!&#8221;p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments;<n id="2" /> a psalm of David.p> <p class="poetry">Listen to what I say,<n id="3" /> <sc>Lordsc>!p> <p class="poetry">Carefully consider my complaint!<n id="4" />p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">For the music director; according to the <i>alumoth-labbeni> style;<n id="2" /> a psalm of David.p> <p class="poetry">I will thank the <sc>Lordsc> with all my heart!p> <p class="poetry">I will tell about all your amazing deeds!<n id="3" />p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">For the music director; by David.p> <p class="poetry">In the <sc>Lordsc> I have taken shelter.<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">How can you say to me,<n id="3" />p> <p class="poetry">&#8220;Flee to a mountain like a bird!<n id="4" />p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">A psalm of David.p> <p class="poetry"><sc>Lordsc>, who may be a guest in your home?<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">Who may live on your holy hill?<n id="3" />p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">A prayer of David.p> <p class="poetry"><sc>Lordsc>, consider my just cause!<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">Pay attention to my cry for help!p> <p class="poetry">Listen to the prayerp> <p class="poetry">I sincerely offer!<n id="3" />p>

<p class="poetry">He<n id="1" /> gives his chosen king magnificent victories;<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">he is faithful<n id="3" /> to his chosen ruler,<n id="4" />p> <p class="poetry">to David and his descendants<n id="5" /> forever.&#8221;<n id="6" />p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">For the music director; a psalm of David.p> <p class="poetry">The heavens declare the glory of God;<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">the sky displays his handiwork.<n id="3" />p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">For the music director; a psalm of David.p> <p class="poetry">May the <sc>Lordsc> answer<n id="2" /> you<n id="3" /> when you are in trouble;<n id="4" />p> <p class="poetry">may the God of Jacob<n id="5" /> make you secure!p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">For the music director; a psalm of David.p> <p class="poetry">O <sc>Lordsc>, the king rejoices in the strength you give;<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.<n id="3" />p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">By David.p> <p class="poetry">Vindicate me, O <sc>Lordsc>,p> <p class="poetry">for I have integrity,<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">and I trust in the <sc>Lordsc> without wavering.p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">By David.p> <p class="poetry">The <sc>Lordsc> delivers and vindicates me!<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">I fear no one!<n id="3" />p> <p class="poetry">The <sc>Lordsc> protects my life!p> <p class="poetry">I am afraid of no one!<n id="4" />p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">A psalm of David.p> <p class="poetry">Acknowledge the <sc>Lordsc>, you heavenly beings,<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">acknowledge the <sc>Lordsc>&#8217;s majesty and power!<n id="3" />p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">For the music director; a psalm of David.p> <p class="poetry">In you, O <sc>Lordsc>, I have taken shelter!p> <p class="poetry">Never let me be humiliated!p> <p class="poetry">Vindicate me by rescuing me!<n id="2" />p>