1 Samuel 25:24-26

International Standard Version

²⁴ She fell at his feet and pleaded, “Your majesty, let the guilt be on me alone, and please let your servant^[a] speak to you.^[b] Listen to the words of your servant.^{[c] 25} Please, your majesty, don’t pay attention to this worthless man Nabal, for he’s just like his name. Nabal^[d] is his name and folly is his constant companion. But I, your servant,^[e] didn’t see your majesty’s young men whom you sent. ²⁶ Now, your majesty, as the Lord lives and as you live, the Lord has kept you from shedding blood^[f] and from delivering yourself by your own actions. Now, may your enemies and those seeking to do evil to your majesty be like Nabal.