25. I didn’t see the men you sent. Sir, don’t pay any attention to that worthless man, Nabal. His name means ‘Foolish,’ and that is what he is.
26. The Lord has kept you from killing innocent people. As surely as the Lord lives and you as well, may your enemies and anyone else who wants to harm you be as cursed as Nabal is.
27. Now, I am bringing this gift to you. Please give these things to your men.
28. Please forgive me for doing wrong. I know the Lord will make your family strong because you fight his battles. People will never find anything bad about you as long as you live.
29. If someone chases you to kill you, the Lord your God will save your life. But he will throw away your enemies like a stone from a sling.