^{26 Ref} Now therefore, my lord, as Yahweh lives, and as your soul lives, seeing Yahweh has withheld you from blood guiltiness, and from avenging yourself with your own hand, now therefore let your enemies, and those who seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.

^{27 Ref} Now this present which your servant has brought to my lord, let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.