KJV ORIGINAL
For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If someone finds their enemy, would they let them go unharmed? But you have done this for me today, so may the LORD reward you with good things for what you've done.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is acknowledging that showing mercy to an enemy is extraordinary and deserves God's blessing in return.
📚 Historical Context
This is King Saul speaking to David after David spared Saul's life in a cave, even though Saul had been hunting David to kill him. David had the perfect opportunity to eliminate his enemy but chose mercy instead, cutting only a piece of Saul's robe as proof of his restraint. Saul recognizes this unprecedented act of grace and calls for God's blessing on David.
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