Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, accuse me now in the presence of the LORD and the king he has chosen. Have I taken anybody's cow or anybody's donkey? Have I cheated or oppressed anyone? Have I accepted a bribe from anyone? If I have done any of these things, I will pay back what I have taken."

"Now what have I done?" David asked. "Can't I even ask a question?"

Please do me this favor, and keep the sacred promise you made to me. But if I'm guilty, kill me yourself ! Why take me to your father to be killed?"

And he added, "Why, sir, are you still pursuing me, your servant? What have I done? What crime have I committed?

"Of course," David answered. "I am your servant, and you will see for yourself what I can do." Achish said, "Good! I will make you my permanent bodyguard."

Hushai answered, "How could I? I am for the one chosen by the LORD, by these people, and by all the Israelites. I will stay with you.

After all, whom should I serve, if not my master's son? As I served your father, so now I will serve you."

Then keep from speaking evil and from telling lies.

Turn away from evil and do good; strive for peace with all your heart.

Do not bring us to hard testing, but keep us safe from the Evil One.'