1 Samuel 19:4-6
19:4 So Jonathan spoke on David’s behalf to his father Saul. He said to him, “The king should not sin against his servant David, for he has not sinned against you. On the contrary, his actions have been very beneficial for you.
19:5 He risked his life when he struck down the Philistine and the Lord gave all Israel a great victory. When you saw it, you were happy. So why would you sin against innocent blood by putting David to death for no reason?”
19:6 Saul accepted Jonathan’s advice and took an oath, “As surely as the Lord lives, he will not be put to death.”
1 Samuel 19:2
19:2 So Jonathan told David, “My father Saul is trying
to kill you. So be careful tomorrow morning. Find
a hiding place and stay in seclusion.
1 Samuel 24:20-22
24:20 Now look, I realize that you will in fact be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.
24:21 So now swear to me in the
Lord’s name
that you will not kill
my descendants after me or destroy my name from the house of my father.”
24:22 David promised Saul this on oath. Then Saul went to his house, and David and his men went up to the stronghold.
Psalms 35:12
35:12 They repay me evil for the good I have done;
I am overwhelmed with sorrow.
Psalms 109:4-5
109:4 They repay my love with accusations,
but I continue to pray.
109:5 They repay me evil for good,
and hate for love.
Ecclesiastes 4:4
Labor Motivated by Envy
4:4 Then I considered all the skillful work that is done:
Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another.
This also is profitless – like chasing the wind.
Ecclesiastes 4:1
Evil Oppression on Earth
4:1 So I again considered all the oppression that continually occurs on earth.
This is what I saw:
The oppressed were in tears, but no one was comforting them;
no one delivers them from the power of their oppressors.
Ecclesiastes 3:12
Enjoy Life in the Present
3:12 I have concluded that there is nothing better for people
than to be happy and to enjoy
themselves as long as they live,