1 Samuel 21:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

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I will always praise the LORD.

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

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.

I have enough mad people without your bringing another one here. Keep him away from my palace!”