1 Samuel 24:4-7

Tree of Life Version

⁴ So David’s men said to him, “Look, it’s the day Adonai spoke to you about, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, so you may do to him as seems good in your eyes.’” Then David crept and cut off the corner of Saul’s robe stealthily.

⁵ But afterward, David’s conscience bothered him for cutting off the edge of Saul’s robe. ⁶ So he said to his fellow men, “Adonai forbid that I should do such a thing to my lord, Adonai’s anointed, stretching out my hand against him—for he is Adonai’s anointed.” ⁷ So David persuaded his fellow men with these words and did not let them rise against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way.