1 Samuel 20:12-14

New International Reader's Version

¹² Then Jonathan spoke to David. He said, “I promise you that I’ll find out what my father is planning to do. I’ll find out by this time the day after tomorrow. The Lord, the God of Israel, is my witness. Suppose my father has kind feelings toward you. Then I’ll send you a message and let you know. ¹³ But suppose he wants to harm you. And I don’t let you know about it. Suppose I don’t help you get away in peace. Then may the Lord punish me greatly. May he be with you, just as he has been with my father. ¹⁴ But always be kind to me, just as the Lord is. Be kind to me as long as I live. Then I won’t be killed.