1 Samuel 25:6

Modern

…and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and to your house and to all that belongs to you.

Traditional

And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.

Literal

And you shall say thus: ‘To life! And to you peace, and to your house peace, and to all that is unto you, peace!

Latin

Et dicetis: Sit fratribus meis et tibi pax, et domui tuæ pax, et omnibus, quæcumque habes, sit pax.

Hebrew

English

…and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and to your house and to all that belongs to you.

This story about Nabal falls between two accounts in which Saul pursued David and David spared Saul’s life. Nabal was similar to Saul.

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 122:7
May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”
1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.
1 Timothy 5:6
But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.
Luke 10:5
Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
Matthew 10:12–13
As you enter the home, greet its occupants.
2 Samuel 18:28
Then Ahimaaz called out to the king, “All is well!” And he bowed facedown before the king. He continued, “Blessed be the LORD your God! He has delivered up the men who raised their hands against my lord the king.”
1 Thessalonians 3:8
For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.