8
and David saith unto God, `I have sinned exceedingly, in that I have done this thing; and now, cause to pass away, I pray Thee, the iniquity of Thy servant, for I have acted very foolishly.'
6
And Levi and Benjamin he hath not numbered in their midst, for the word of the king was abominable with Joab.
7
And it is evil in the eyes of God concerning this thing, and He smiteth Israel,
8
and David saith unto God, `I have sinned exceedingly, in that I have done this thing; and now, cause to pass away, I pray Thee, the iniquity of Thy servant, for I have acted very foolishly.'
9
And Jehovah speaketh unto Gad, seer of David, saying:
10
`Go, and thou hast spoken unto David, saying, Thus said Jehovah, Three -- I am stretching out unto thee; choose for thee one of these, and I do [it] to thee.'
Young's Literal Translation is in the public domain.