1 Samuel 26:9

English Standard Version

9 But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can put out his hand against the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless?” (1Sa 24:6; 1Sa 24:10; 1Sa 26:11; 1Sa 26:16; 1Sa 26:23; 2Sa 1:16) 

New International Version

9 But David said to Abishai, ‘Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless? 

New International Reader’s Version

9 But David said to Abishai, ‘Don’t destroy him! No one can do any harm to the LORD’s anointed king and not be guilty. 

King James Version

9 And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD' anointed, and be guiltless? 

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