²⁷ But certain ^[a](A)vile men said, “How can this one save us?” And they despised him and ^(B)did not bring him any present. But he kept silent.

²² David then said, “^(A)What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be an adversary to me? ^(B)Should any man be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today?”