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1 Samuel 26:21-23
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1 Samuel 26:21-23
International Standard Version
Saul Apologizes Again
21 Then Saul said, “I’ve wronged you. Return, my son David, for I won’t harm you again because my life was precious to you[a] today. Look, I’ve acted foolishly and have made a very great mistake.”
22 David replied, “Here’s the king’s spear. Have one of the young men come over and get it. 23 The Lord repays a person for his righteousness and his faithfulness. The Lord gave you into my control today, but I refused to raise my hand against the Lord’s anointed.
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- 1 Samuel 26:21 Lit. in your sight
1 Samuel 26:21-23
New International Version
1 Samuel 26:21-23
New International Version
21 Then Saul said, “I have sinned.(A) Come back, David my son. Because you considered my life precious(B) today, I will not try to harm you again. Surely I have acted like a fool and have been terribly wrong.”
22 “Here is the king’s spear,” David answered. “Let one of your young men come over and get it. 23 The Lord rewards(C) everyone for their righteousness(D) and faithfulness. The Lord delivered(E) you into my hands today, but I would not lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed.
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