21 In turn Saul said: “I have sinned.+ Come back, my son David, for I shall no more do you injury, in view of the fact that my soul has been precious+ in your eyes this day. Look! I have acted foolishly and am very much mistaken.”

12 As for my people, its task assigners* are dealing severely,* and mere women actually rule over it.+ O my people, those leading you on are causing [you] to wander,+ and the way of your paths they have confused.+