Finally, King Achish said to his men, “Must you bring me a madman?
I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.
Extortion turns wise people into fools, and bribes corrupt the heart.
So he pretended to be insane, scratching on doors and drooling down his beard.
We already have enough of them around here! Why should I let someone like this be my guest?”