6 He said to his men: “It is unthinkable from Jehovah’s standpoint that I should do such a thing to my lord, the anointed of Jehovah, by lifting my hand against him, for he is the anointed of Jehovah.”+ 7 So David restrained* his men with these words, and he did not allow them to attack Saul. As for Saul, he rose up from the cave and went on his way.

9 However, David said to A·bishʹai: “Do not harm him, for who can lift his hand against the anointed of Jehovah+ and remain innocent?”+

11 It is unthinkable from Jehovah’s standpoint for me to lift my hand against the anointed of Jehovah!+ So now take, please, the spear next to his head and the water jug, and let us be on our way.”

7 O Jehovah my God, in you I have taken refuge.+

Save me from all those persecuting me and rescue me.+

Chase after him and seize him, for there is no one to save him.”+