2 Samuel 12:16 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures 16 David pleaded with the true God in behalf of the boy. David went on a strict fast and would go in and spend the night lying on the ground.+ Joel 1:14 New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures 14 Proclaim* a fast; call for a solemn assembly.+ Gather the elders together, with all the inhabitants of the land,To the house of Jehovah your God,+ and cry to Jehovah for help.
16 David pleaded with the true God in behalf of the boy. David went on a strict fast and would go in and spend the night lying on the ground.+
14 Proclaim* a fast; call for a solemn assembly.+ Gather the elders together, with all the inhabitants of the land,To the house of Jehovah your God,+ and cry to Jehovah for help.