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1 Samuel 26:21-23
New English Translation
1 Samuel 26:21-23
New English Translation
21 Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, my son David. I won’t harm you anymore, for you treated my life with value[a] this day. I have behaved foolishly and have made a very terrible mistake!”[b] 22 David replied, “Here is the king’s spear! Let one of your servants cross over and get it. 23 The Lord rewards each man for his integrity and loyalty.[c] Even though today the Lord delivered you into my hand, I was not willing to extend my hand against the Lord’s chosen one.
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- 1 Samuel 26:21 tn Heb “my life was valuable in your eyes.”
- 1 Samuel 26:21 tn Heb “and I have erred very greatly.”
- 1 Samuel 26:23 tn Heb “and the Lord returns to the man his righteousness and his faithfulness.”
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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