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"Now then, do not let my blood fall to the ground far from the presence of the LORD; for the king of Israel has come out to search for ^(C1)a single flea, just as one hunts a partridge in the mountains."

Then Saul said, "^(C1)I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will not harm you again since my life was precious in your sight this day. Behold, I have played the fool and have made a very great mistake."

David replied, "Behold, the spear of the king! Now have one of the young men come over and take it.

"And ^(C1)the LORD will repay each man for his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the LORD handed you over to me today, but ^(C2)I refused to reach out with my hand against the LORD'S anointed.

"Therefore behold, just as your life was ^(C1)highly valued in my sight this day, so may my life be highly valued in the sight of the LORD, and may He ^(C2)rescue me from all distress."

Then Saul said to David, "^(C1)Blessed are you, my son David; you will both accomplish much and assuredly prevail." So ^(C2)David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.