[ 24:6] And it came to pass after this that David's heart troubled him because he had cut off the skirt of his garment.

[ 24:7] And David said to his men, The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lord's anointed, to lift my hand against him; for he is the anointed of the Lord.

Observe the commandment of the king, and [that] because of the word of the oath of God.

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

to slander no one, to be peaceable, gentle, demonstrating all meekness to all men.

Therefore subject yourselves to every human institution on account of the Lord: whether to the king as [to one] having authority,

For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may silence the ignorance of foolish men--

And in this I myself am engaging, having a conscience blameless toward God and men through everything.

Pray for us; for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live commendably.

For this is admirable, if because of conscience toward God someone endures pain, suffering unjustly.

having a good conscience, so that in what they speak against you as evildoers, those reviling your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.