KJV ORIGINAL
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
As the old saying goes, 'Evil comes from evil people,' but I will not harm you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is saying that while evil people do evil things, he chooses not to act wickedly by harming King Saul.
📚 Historical Context
David spoke these words to King Saul after sparing his life in a cave at En-gedi, even though Saul was hunting him down to kill him. David had the perfect opportunity to kill Saul while he was vulnerable, but instead only cut off a piece of Saul's robe to prove he could have harmed him but chose mercy. This moment demonstrates David's respect for God's anointed king despite Saul's persecution of him.
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