1 Samuel 25:25

25:25 My lord should not pay attention to this wicked man Nabal. He simply lives up to his name! His name means ‘fool,’ and he is indeed foolish! ¹  But I, your servant, did not see the servants my lord sent. ² 

1 Samuel 25:28

25:28 Please forgive the sin of your servant, for the Lord will certainly establish the house of my lord, because my lord fights the battles of the Lord. May no evil be found in you all your days!

1 Samuel 25:31

25:31 Your conscience will not be overwhelmed with guilt ³  for having poured out innocent blood and for having taken matters into your own hands. When the Lord has granted my lord success, ⁴  please remember your servant.”

[25:25]  ¹ tn Heb “and foolishness is with him.”

[25:25]  ² tn Heb “my lord’s servants, whom you sent.”

[25:31]  ³ tn Heb “and this will not be for you for staggering and for stumbling of the heart of my lord.”

[25:31]  ⁴ tn Heb “and the Lord will do well for my lord.”