14. I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. And if he will commit any iniquity, I will correct him with the rod of men and with the wounds of the sons of men.
15. But my mercy I will not take away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before my face.
16. And your house shall be faithful, and your kingdom shall be before your face, for eternity, and your throne shall be secure continuously.' "
17. According to all these words, and according to this entire vision, so did Nathan speak to David.
18. Then king David entered and sat before the Lord, and he said: "Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you would bring me to this point?