(Of course, God's mercy and forgiveness were available to Saul. But his heart remained stubborn - and a stubborn heart never desires mercy.)
(Siyempre, ang awa ng Dios at pagpapatawad ay bukas rin kay Saul. Nguni’t ang puso niya nanatiling matigas — at ang matigas na puso ay hindi naghahangad na awa.)