^{26 Ref} Now therefore, my lord, as Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, seeing Jehovah hath withholden thee from bloodguiltiness, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now therefore let thine enemies, and them that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.

^{27 Ref} And now this present which thy servant hath brought unto my lord, let it be given unto the young men that follow my lord.