1 Samuel 21:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

So in front of everyone, he pretended to be insane. He acted confused and scratched on the doors of the town gate, while drooling in his beard.

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Don't fall into the trap of being a coward— trust the LORD, and you will be safe.

Corruption makes fools of sensible people, and bribes can ruin you.

I am the LORD, the one who encourages you. Why are you afraid of mere humans? They dry up and die like grass.

If you have a sore on your head or chin,

Saul and his men heard what Goliath said, but they were so frightened of Goliath that they couldn't do a thing.

“Look at him!” Achish said to his officers. “You can see he's mad. Why did you bring him to me?