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1 Samuel 26:20-22
English Standard Version
1 Samuel 26:20-22
English Standard Version
20 Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth away from the presence of the Lord, for the king of Israel has come out to seek (A)a single flea like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.”
21 Then Saul said, (B)“I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will no more do you harm, because my life was precious in your eyes this day. Behold, I have acted foolishly, and have made a great mistake.” 22 And David answered and said, “Here is the spear, O king! Let one of the young men come over and take it.
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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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