12. May the Lord judge between us, and may he punish you for the wrong you have done to me! But I am not against you.
13. There is an old saying: ‘Evil things come from evil people.’ But I am not against you.
14. Whom is the king of Israel coming out against? Whom are you chasing? It’s as if you are chasing a dead dog or a flea.
15. May the Lord be our judge and decide between you and me. May he support me and show that I am right. May he save me from you!”
16. When David finished saying these words, Saul asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” And he cried loudly.
17. He said, “You are a better man than I am. You have been good to me, but I have done wrong to you.
18. You told me what good things you did. The Lord handed me over to you, but you did not kill me.
19. People don’t normally let an enemy get away like this, do they? May the Lord reward you because you were good to me today.
20. I know you will surely be king, and you will rule the kingdom of Israel.