14 And David took up dwelling in the wilderness in places difficult to approach, and he kept dwelling in the mountainous region in the wilderness of Ziph.+ And Saul kept looking for him always,+ and God* did not give him into his hand.+
25 At this Saul said to David: “Blessed may you be, my son David. Not only will you without fail work but you will also without fail come off the winner.”+ And David proceeded to go on his way; and as for Saul, he returned to his place.+