1 Samuel 24:9; 1 Samuel 24:11-14

9 David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of men, saying, 'Behold, David seeks to harm you'?

11 "Now, my father, see! Indeed, see the edge of your robe in my hand! For in that I cut off the edge of your robe and did not kill you, know and perceive that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands, and I have not sinned against you, though you are lying in wait for my life to take it.

12 "May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you.

13 "As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness '; but my hand shall not be against you.

14 "After whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog, a single flea?