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1 Samuel 24:14-16
International Standard Version
1 Samuel 24:14-16
International Standard Version
14 After whom is the king of Israel going out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog or a single flea? 15 May the Lord act as judge, and may he decide between me and you. May he see, may he plead my case, and may he vindicate me in this dispute against you.”[a]
Saul’s Apparent Repentance
16 When David had finished saying these things to Saul, Saul asked, “Is this your voice, my son David?” Then Saul cried loudly
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- 1 Samuel 24:15 Or he deliver me from your hand
1 Samuel 24:14-16
New International Version
1 Samuel 24:14-16
New International Version
14 “Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Who are you pursuing? A dead dog?(A) A flea?(B) 15 May the Lord be our judge(C) and decide(D) between us. May he consider my cause and uphold(E) it; may he vindicate(F) me by delivering(G) me from your hand.”
16 When David finished saying this, Saul asked, “Is that your voice,(H) David my son?” And he wept aloud.
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