Translations
Modern
As the old proverb says, ‘Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.’ But my hand will never be against you.
Traditional
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
Literal
As says the proverb of the ancients, ‘From the wicked proceeds wickedness,’ and my hand shall not be against you.
Latin
Sicut et in proverbio antiquo dicitur: Ab impiis egredietur impietas: manus ergo mea non sit in te.
Original
Hebrew
English
As the old proverb says, ‘Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.’ But my hand will never be against you.
Notes
The proverb shows that David was in the right and that Saul was in the wrong. David refused to do evil, even when he had the chance to kill Saul. Saul, however, repeatedly tried to kill David.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Glossary
Topics
Mercy: David to Saul Proverbs: Miscellany of Self-Control of David Wicked (People): Described