1 Samuel 20:7-8

20:7 If he should then say, ‘That’s fine,’ ¹  then your servant is safe. But if he becomes very angry, be assured that he has decided to harm me. ²  20:8 You must be loyal ³  to your servant, for you have made a covenant with your servant in the Lord’s name. ⁴  If I am guilty, ⁵  you yourself kill me! Why bother taking me to your father?”

[20:7]  ¹ tn Heb “good.”

[20:7]  ² tn Heb “know that the evil is completed from with him.”

[20:8]  ³ tn Heb “and you must do loyalty.”

[20:8]  ⁴ tn Heb “for into a covenant of the Lord you have brought your servant with you.”

[20:8]  ⁵ tn Heb “and if there is in me guilt.”