The proof of mercy

10And David said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of a man who says, ‘Look, David is seeking your harm’?”

11Look, this day your own eyes have seen that Yahweh gave you today into my hand in the cave, and I said to kill you, but I spared you. I said, ‘I will not stretch out my hand against my lord, for he is Yahweh’s anointed.’

12And, my father, see—yes, see the corner of your robe in my hand. For when I cut off the corner of your robe, I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against you, though you are hunting my life to take it.