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we did them no harm, and they missed nothing
David is pointing out how he and his men offered protection to Nabal's servants and flocks.
let my young men find favor in your eyes
"let your grace be visible to my young men" or "I ask you to please be kind to us" (UDB). (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
a festive day
"a day of celebration." English word order allows this phrase to move to either the beginning or end of the sentence. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-order)
to your servants
David was expressing respect toward Nabal by calling his men Nabal's servants.
your son David
David was expressing respect and submission toward Nabal as if he were Nabal's son.