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1 Samuel 26:23-25
Living Bible
1 Samuel 26:23-25
Living Bible
23 The Lord gives his own reward for doing good and for being loyal, and I refused to kill you even when the Lord placed you in my power. 24 Now may the Lord save my life, even as I have saved yours today. May he rescue me from all my troubles.”
25 And Saul said to David, “Blessings on you, my son David. You shall do heroic deeds and be a great conqueror.”
Then David went away and Saul returned home.
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1 Samuel 26:23-25
New International Version
1 Samuel 26:23-25
New International Version
23 The Lord rewards(A) everyone for their righteousness(B) and faithfulness. The Lord delivered(C) you into my hands today, but I would not lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed. 24 As surely as I valued your life today, so may the Lord value my life and deliver(D) me from all trouble.”
25 Then Saul said to David, “May you be blessed,(E) David my son; you will do great things and surely triumph.”
So David went on his way, and Saul returned home.
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