³⁹ And I am ^(A)weak today, though anointed king; and these men, ^(B)the sons of Zeruiah, are too difficult for me. ^(C)May the Lord repay the evildoer in proportion to his evil.”

²² David then said, “^(A)What ^[a]is there between you and me, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should be an adversary to me today? ^(B)Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today?”