^{4 Ref} And David had word in the waste land that Nabal was cutting the wool of his sheep.

^{5 Ref} And David sent ten young men, and said to them, Go up to Carmel and go to Nabal, and say kind words to him in my name;

^{6 Ref} And say this to my brother, May all be well for you: peace be to you and your house and all you have.

^{7 Ref} I have had word that you have wool-cutters: now the keepers of your sheep have been with us, and we have done them no evil, and taken nothing of theirs while they were in Carmel.

^{8 Ref} If your young men are questioned they will say the same thing. So now, let my young men have grace in your eyes, for we are come at a good time; please give anything you may have by you to your servants and to your son David.