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1 Samuel 24:13-15
Contemporary English Version
1 Samuel 24:13-15
Contemporary English Version
13 An old proverb says, “Only evil people do evil things,” and so I won't harm you.
14 (A) Why should the king of Israel be out chasing me, anyway? I'm as worthless as a dead dog or a flea. 15 I pray that the Lord will help me escape and show that I am in the right.
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1 Samuel 24:13-15
New International Version
1 Samuel 24:13-15
New International Version
13 As the old saying goes, ‘From evildoers come evil deeds,(A)’ so my hand will not touch you.
14 “Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Who are you pursuing? A dead dog?(B) A flea?(C) 15 May the Lord be our judge(D) and decide(E) between us. May he consider my cause and uphold(F) it; may he vindicate(G) me by delivering(H) me from your hand.”
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