⁹ But Achish replied to David, “I know that you are pleasing in my sight, ^(A)like an angel of God; nevertheless ^(B)the commanders of the Philistines have said, ‘He must not go up with us into the battle.’

²⁰ In order to change the appearance of things your servant Joab has done this thing. But my lord is wise, ^(A)like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know all that is on the earth.”

²⁷ Furthermore, ^(A)he has slandered your servant to my lord the king; but my lord the king is ^(B)like the angel of God, therefore do what is good in your sight.