1 Samuel 26:9
1 Samuel 26:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
9But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless?
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9But David said to Abishai, “Do not 26:9 Lit destroykill him, for who can reach out with his hand against the Lord’s anointed and remain innocent?”
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9But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can stretch out his hand against the Lord’s anointed and be without guilt?”
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9But David said to Abishai, “Do not kill him, for who can put out his hand against the Lord’s anointed [king] and be guiltless (innocent)?”
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9But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless?”
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9But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him! No one can do any harm to the Lord’s anointed king and not be guilty.
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