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1 Samuel 24:7-9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Samuel 24:7-9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
7 So David rebuked his men severely and did not permit them to attack Saul. Then Saul got up and left the cave and went on his way.
8 Afterward David also rose up and went out of the cave and called after Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed with his face to the ground and did obeisance.(A) 9 David said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of those who say, ‘David seeks to do you harm’?
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1 Samuel 24:7-9
New International Version
1 Samuel 24:7-9
New International Version
7 With these words David sharply rebuked his men and did not allow them to attack Saul. And Saul left the cave and went his way.
8 Then David went out of the cave and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed down and prostrated himself with his face to the ground.(A) 9 He said to Saul, “Why do you listen(B) when men say, ‘David is bent on harming(C) you’?
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