15. May the Lord be our judge and decide between us. May he consider my cause and uphold it; may he vindicate me by delivering me from your hand.’
16. When David finished saying this, Saul asked, ‘Is that your voice, David my son?’ And he wept aloud.
17. ‘You are more righteous than I,’ he said. ‘You have treated me well, but I have treated you badly.
18. You have just now told me about the good you did to me; the Lord gave me into your hands, but you did not kill me.