1 Samuel 30:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But David said: My friends, don't be so greedy with what the LORD has given us! The LORD protected us and gave us victory over the people who attacked.

Cross References

Genesis 19:7

Then he said, “Friends, please don't do such a terrible thing!

Habakkuk 1:16

that he offers sacrifices to his fishing nets, because they make him rich and provide choice foods.

Acts 22:1

“My friends and leaders of our nation, listen as I explain what happened!”

Acts 7:2

Stephen answered: Friends, listen to me. Our glorious God appeared to our ancestor Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he had moved to Haran.

Deuteronomy 8:10

After you eat and are full, give praise to the LORD your God for the good land he gave you.

Deuteronomy 8:17

When you become successful, don't say, “I'm rich, and I've earned it all myself.”

Deuteronomy 8:18

Instead, remember that the LORD your God gives you the strength to make a living. That's how he keeps the promise he made to your ancestors.

Judges 19:23

The old man went outside and said, “My friends, please don't commit such a horrible crime against a man who is a guest in my house.

1 Samuel 2:7

Our LORD, you are the one who makes us rich or poor. You put some in high positions and bring disgrace on others.

1 Samuel 30:22

Some of David's men were good-for-nothings, and they said, “Those men didn't go with us to the battle, so they don't get any of the things we took back from the Amalekites. Let them take their wives and children and go!”

1 Samuel 30:24

Who would pay attention to you, anyway? Soldiers who stay behind to guard the camp get as much as those who go into battle.

1 Samuel 30:8

Then David asked the LORD, “Should I go after the people who raided our town? Can I catch up with them?” “Go after them,” the LORD answered. “You will catch up with them, and you will rescue your families.”