13 As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘From the wicked comes forth wickedness,’ but my hand will not be against you.
14 “After whom has the king of Israel come out? After whom are you pursuing? After a dead dog? A single flea?
15 May the Lord be judge, and decide between me and you. And may He see and plead my case, and deliver me out of your hand.”
16 When David finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, “Is this your voice, my son David?” And Saul lifted up his voice and wept.
17 And he said to David, “You are more righteous than I. For you have rewarded me with good, while I have rewarded you with evil.
18 And you have shown today that you have dealt well with me, when the Lord delivered me into your hand and you did not kill me.
19 For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him safely go away? Therefore may the Lord reward you well for what you have done for me this day.