2 Samuel 19:34-36

New International Reader's Version

³⁴ But Barzillai said to the king, “I won’t live for many more years. So why should I go up to Jerusalem with you? ³⁵ I’m already 80 years old. I can hardly tell the difference between what is enjoyable and what isn’t. I can hardly taste what I eat and drink. I can’t even hear the voices of male and female singers anymore. So why should I add my problems to yours? ³⁶ I’ll go across the Jordan River with you for a little way. Why should you reward me by taking care of me?