2 Samuel 14:10-12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
10 Then the king said, “If anyone says a word to you, have him brought to me, and he shall not touch you again.” 11 But she said, “Please, let the king remember the Lord your God, that the avenger of blood may not go too far in destruction and that my son may not be done away with.” He replied, “As the Lord lives, not a hair of your son shall fall to the ground.”
12 But the woman continued, “Please let your servant say still another word to my lord the king.” He replied, “Speak.”
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