^{11 Ref} Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against thee, though thou huntest after my life to take it.

^{12 Ref} Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.

^{13 Ref} As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.

^{14 Ref} After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.

^{15 Ref} Jehovah therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thy hand.