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1 Samuel 26:20-22
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Samuel 26:20-22
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
20 Now therefore, do not let my blood fall to the ground away from the presence of the Lord, for the king of Israel has come out to seek a single flea, like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.”(A)
21 Then Saul said, “I have done wrong; come back, my son David, for I will never harm you again, because my life was precious in your sight today; I have been a fool and have made a great mistake.”(B) 22 David replied, “Here is the spear, O king! Let one of the young men come over and get it.(C)
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1 Samuel 26:20-22
New International Version
1 Samuel 26:20-22
New International Version
20 Now do not let my blood(A) fall to the ground far from the presence of the Lord. The king of Israel has come out to look for a flea(B)—as one hunts a partridge in the mountains.(C)”
21 Then Saul said, “I have sinned.(D) Come back, David my son. Because you considered my life precious(E) 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.
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