1 Samuel 24:9

Translations

Modern

…and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’?

Traditional

And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?

Literal

And David said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of a man saying, ‘Behold, David is seeking your harm’?

Latin

…dixitque ad Saul: Quare audis verba hominum loquentium: David quærit malum adversum te?

Original

Hebrew

English

…and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’ ?

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David Saul David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders

Events

Reign of Saul

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Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
Ecclesiastes 7:21–22
Do not pay attention to every word that is spoken, or you may hear your servant cursing you.
Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 16:28
A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
1 Samuel 26:19
Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD! For today they have driven me away from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’
Psalm 141:6
When their rulers are thrown down from the cliffs, the people will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.
Proverbs 25:23
As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
Leviticus 19:16
You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.
Proverbs 26:20–22
Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.
James 3:6
The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
Proverbs 17:4
A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
Proverbs 18:8
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

David John the Baptist Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Citizens: Loyal: David Loyalty: David Magnanimity: David to Saul Self-Control of David Slander: should not be Listened To

1 Samuel 24:9

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