12And see, my father, see the skirt of your robe in my hand: for the fact that I took off the skirt of your robe and did not put you to death is witness that I have no evil purpose, and I have done you no wrong, though you are waiting for my life to take it.
13May the Lord be judge between me and you, and may the Lord give me my rights against you, but my hand will never be lifted up against you.
14There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you.
15After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.
16So let the Lord be judge, and give a decision between me and you, and see and give support to my cause, and keep me from falling into your hands.
17Now when David had said these words to Saul, Saul said, Is this your voice, David, my son? And Saul was overcome with weeping.
18And he said to David, You are right and I am wrong: for you have given me back good, but I have given you evil.
