21 David had just said, “It’s been useless! I watched over Nabal’s property in the desert. I made sure none of his sheep was missing. I did good to him, but he has paid me back with evil.
22 May God punish my enemies even more. I will not leave one of Nabal’s men alive until morning.”
23 When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off her donkey and bowed facedown on the ground before him.
24 She fell at David’s feet and said, “My master, let the blame be on me! Please let me talk to you. Listen to what I say.
25 My master, don’t pay attention to this worthless man Nabal. He is like his name. His name means ‘fool,’ and he is truly a fool. But I, your servant, didn’t see the men you sent.
26 The Lord has kept you from killing and punishing anyone. As surely as the Lord lives and as surely as you live, may your enemies become like Nabal!
27 I have brought a gift to you for the men who follow you.