^{10 Ref} The king said, What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? Because he curses, and because Yahweh has said to him, Curse David; who then shall say, Why have you done so?

^{11 Ref} David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, who came forth from my bowels, seeks my life: how much more [may] this Benjamite now [do it]? let him alone, and let him curse; for Yahweh has invited him.

^{12 Ref} It may be that Yahweh will look on the wrong done to me, and that Yahweh will requite me good for [his] cursing of me this day.