13 As the old proverb says, ‘Wickedness comes from wicked people.’(A) My hand will never be against you. 14 Who has the king of Israel come after? What are you chasing after? A dead dog? A flea?(B) 15 May the Lord be judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver[a] me from you.”(C)

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  1. 1 Samuel 24:15 Lit render a verdict for

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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