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1 Samuel 19:6

And when Saul had heard this, being pleased by the voice of Jonathan, he swore, "As the Lord lives, he shall not be killed.
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King James Version

And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.

English Standard Version

And Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan. Saul swore, "As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death."

New International Version

Saul listened to Jonathan and took this oath: "As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death."