Saul chose for himself three thousand [men] of Israel. Two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in the mountains of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. The rest of the people he sent away, every man to his tent.

The wicked watches the righteous, And seeks to slay him.

Those also who seek my life lay snares [for me;] Those who seek my hurt speak of destruction, And plan deception all the day long.

The high hills [are] for the wild goats; The cliffs are a refuge for the rock badgers.

Their judges are overthrown by the sides of the cliff, And they hear my words, for they are sweet.