Psalms 7:4
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if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause,
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My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant.
They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love.
Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What is my iniquity? How have I sinned against your father, that he wants to take my life?”
Ahimelech answered the king, “Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king’s son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard who is honored in your house?
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.
With these words David restrained his men, and he did not let them rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way.
As surely as I valued your life today, so may the LORD value my life and rescue me from all trouble.”
They had not gone far from the city when Joseph told his steward, “Pursue the men at once, and when you overtake them, ask, ‘Why have you repaid good with evil?
Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!”