English Bible Presentation Sharing - 1-Samuel Book, chapter 24, verse 55 in Nlv Version

1 Samuel 24 : 1 (NLV)

When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "See, David is in the desert of Engedi."

1 Samuel 24 : 2 (NLV)

Then Saul took 3,000 chosen men from all Israel, and went to find David and his men in front of the Rocks of the Wild Goats.

1 Samuel 24 : 3 (NLV)

He came to the places where the sheep were kept on the way. There was a cave there, and Saul went in to get rid of his body waste. Now David and his men were sitting farther back in the cave.

1 Samuel 24 : 4 (NLV)

David's men said to David, "See, this is the day the Lord told you, 'See, I am about to give the one who hates you into your hand. You will do to him what you think is best.' " Then David got up and cut off a piece of Saul's clothing in secret.

1 Samuel 24 : 5 (NLV)

After this, David felt guilty in his heart because he had cut off a piece of Saul's clothing.

1 Samuel 24 : 6 (NLV)

So he said to his men, "May the Lord not let me put out my hand against my leader, for he is the Lord's chosen one."

1 Samuel 24 : 7 (NLV)

David stopped his men with these words. He did not let them go against Saul. So Saul stood up and left the cave, and went on his way.

1 Samuel 24 : 8 (NLV)

After this David got up and went out of the cave and called to Saul, saying, "My lord the king!" When Saul looked behind him, David put his face to the ground, showing much respect.

1 Samuel 24 : 9 (NLV)

David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of men who say, 'David wants to hurt you'?

1 Samuel 24 : 10 (NLV)

See, your eyes have seen how the Lord gave you to me today in the cave. Some told me to kill you, but I had pity on you. I said, 'I will not put out my hand against my leader, for he is the Lord's chosen one.'

1 Samuel 24 : 11 (NLV)

Now, my father, see the piece of your clothing in my hand. I cut off the piece of your clothing but did not kill you. So know and understand that I have no desire to do wrong to you. I have not sinned against you, yet you come wanting to kill me.

1 Samuel 24 : 12 (NLV)

May the Lord judge between you and me. May He punish you for your action against me. But my hand will not be against you.

1 Samuel 24 : 13 (NLV)

As the men of long ago said in their wisdom, 'Out of the sinful comes sin,' but my hand will not be against you.

1 Samuel 24 : 14 (NLV)

After whom has the king come out? After whom are you running? After a dead dog? After a little bug?

1 Samuel 24 : 15 (NLV)

May the Lord be the One to judge between you and me. May He see and help me, and save me from you."

1 Samuel 24 : 16 (NLV)

When David had finished speaking to Saul, Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" Then Saul gave a loud cry.

1 Samuel 24 : 17 (NLV)

He said to David, "You are more right and good than I. For you have brought good to me, while I have done wrong to you.

1 Samuel 24 : 18 (NLV)

You have said today that you have done good to me. The Lord gave me to you and you did not kill me.

1 Samuel 24 : 19 (NLV)

If a man finds the one who hates him, will he let him go away safe? May the Lord bring good to you for what you have done for me this day.

1 Samuel 24 : 20 (NLV)

Now I know that you will be king for sure. The nation of Israel will be made strong under your power.

1 Samuel 24 : 21 (NLV)

So promise to me by the Lord that you will not destroy my children after me. Promise that you will not destroy my name from my father's family."

1 Samuel 24 : 22 (NLV)

David gave Saul his promise, and Saul went home. But David and his men went up to the safe place.