18. David also said, “Why are you chasing me, my master? What wrong have I done? What evil am I guilty of?
19. My master and king, listen to me. If the Lord caused you to be angry with me, let him accept an offering. But if men caused you to be angry with me, let the Lord curse them! They have made me leave the land the Lord gave me. They have told me, ‘Go and serve other gods.’
20. Now don’t let me die far away from the Lord’s presence. The king of Israel has come out looking for a flea! You’re like a man hunting a partridge bird in the mountains!”
21. Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. Today you respected my life. So I will not try to hurt you. I have acted foolishly. I have made a big mistake.”
22. David answered, “Here is your spear. Let one of your young men come here and get it.
23. The Lord rewards every man for the things he does right and for his loyalty to him. The Lord put you into my power today. But I wouldn’t harm the Lord’s appointed king.
24. I respected your life today. Surely, in the same way, the Lord will respect my life. Surely he will save me from all trouble.”
25. Then Saul said to David, “You are blessed, my son David. You will do great things and succeed.”So David went on his way, and Saul went back home.