1 Samuel 24:9-16

9And David said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men 1who say, ‘Behold, David is seeking 2to harm you’? 103Behold, this day your eyes have seen that the Lord had handed you over to me today in the cave, and 4someone said to kill you, but 5I spared you; and I said, ‘I will not reach out with my hand against my lord, because he is the Lord’s anointed.’ 11So, 6my father, look! Indeed, look at the edge of your robe in my hand! For by the fact that I cut off the edge of your robe but did not kill you, know and understand that there is no evil or 7rebellion in my hands, and I have not sinned against you, though you 8are lying in wait for my life, to take it. 129May the Lord judge between 10you and me, and may the Lord take vengeance on you for me; but my hand shall not be against you. 13As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘11Out of the wicked comes wickedness’; but my hand shall not be against you. 14After whom has the king of Israel gone out? Whom are you pursuing? 12A dead dog, 13a single flea? 15May 14the Lord therefore be judge and decide between 15you and me; and may He see and 16plead my cause and save me from your hand.”

16When David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, “17Is this your voice, my son David?” Then Saul raised his voice and wept.