21. Then Saul said, I have sinned; return, my son David; for I will do no more harm unto thee because my life was precious in thine eyes today. Behold, I have played the fool and have erred exceedingly.
22. And David answered and said, Behold the king’s spear! Let one of the servants come over and take it.
23. The Lord render to each one his righteousness and his faithfulness, for the Lord delivered thee into my hand today, but I would not stretch forth my hand against the Lord’s anointed.
24. And, behold, as thy life has been esteemed today in my eyes, so let my life be esteemed in the eyes of the Lord and let him deliver me out of all affliction.
25. Then Saul said to David, Blessed art thou, my son David; without a doubt thou shalt do great things and prevail. So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.