So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.”
So David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?”
If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him—
But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?”
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.”