1 Chronicles 21:8-10

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁸ And David said to God: I have sinned exceedingly in doing this: I beseech thee take away the iniquity of thy servant, for I have done foolishly.

⁹ And the Lord spoke to Gad the seer of David, saying:

¹⁰ Go, and speak to David, and tell him: Thus saith the Lord: I give thee the choice of three things: choose one which thou wilt, and I will do it to thee.