1 Samuel 17:29

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“Now what have I done?” David answered. “Can't I even ask a question?”

Cross References

Proverbs 15:1

A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.

1 Corinthians 2:15

People who are guided by the Spirit can make all kinds of judgments, but they cannot be judged by others.

1 Peter 3:9

Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say,

1 Samuel 17:28

David's eldest brother Eliab heard him talking with the soldiers. Eliab was angry with him and said, “What are you doing here, anyway? Who's taking care of that little flock of sheep out in the desert? You spoilt brat! You came here just to watch the fighting, didn't you?”

1 Samuel 17:30

Then he turned and asked another soldier the same thing he had asked the others, and he got the same answer.