1 Samuel 25:25

25:25 My lord should not pay attention to this wicked man Nabal. He simply lives up to his name! His name means ‘fool,’ and he is indeed foolish! ¹  But I, your servant, did not see the servants my lord sent. ² 

1 Samuel 26:23

26:23 The Lord rewards each man for his integrity and loyalty. ³  Even though today the Lord delivered you into my hand, I was not willing to extend my hand against the Lord’s chosen one.

[25:25]  ¹ tn Heb “and foolishness is with him.”

[25:25]  ² tn Heb “my lord’s servants, whom you sent.”

[26:23]  ³ tn Heb “and the Lord returns to the man his righteousness and his faithfulness.”