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What does 2 Samuel 19:35 mean?

'I’m eighty years old. Can I really tell good food from bad, or enjoy what I eat and drink? Can I still hear the voices of singers? Why should I be a burden to you, my king?' 2 Samuel 19:35 - Modern Text Bible

(He’s being honest about his limitations and doesn’t want to be a responsibility for David.)