11. Look, my father, look at the piece of your robe I am holding! I could have killed you, but instead I only cut this off. This should convince you that I have no thought of rebelling against you or of harming you. You are hunting me down to kill me, even though I have not done you any wrong.
12. May the Lord judge which one of us is wrong! May he punish you for your action against me, for I will not harm you in the least.
13. You know the old saying, ‘Evil is done only by evil people.’ And so I will not harm you.
14. Look at what the king of Israel is trying to kill! Look at what he is chasing! A dead dog, a flea!
15. The Lord will judge, and he will decide which one of us is wrong. May he look into the matter, defend me, and save me from you.”
16. When David had finished speaking, Saul said, “Is that really you, David my son?” And he started crying.