But David's heart smote him after he had numbered the people — And David said to the LORD, I have sinned greatly in what I have done — But now, O LORD, I pray thee, take away the guilt of thy servant, for I have acted very foolishly — David's conscience is struck (*vayigga'a* *lev* David—his heart struck him). He recognizes his transgression: he has sinned greatly (*chatat* *me'od*—sinned exceedingly). His prayer asks God to take away his guilt (*sa'* *na* *avonat* *avedcha*—bear away the iniquity of your servant). He acknowledges the foolishness of his action.

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