³ And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me.

⁴ And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.

⁵ For thou art my hope, O Lord God: thou art my trust from my youth.

¹⁷ O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.