1 Samuel 20:30

Easy To Read Version

Saul was very angry with Jonathan. He said to Jonathan, “You are the son of a slave woman who refuses to obey. {And you are just like her.} I know you are on David’s side! You bring shame to yourself and to your mother.

Cross References

Job 5:2

A foolish person’s anger will kill him.\par A fool’s strong emotions will kill him.\par

Proverbs 14:29

A patient person is very smart. A person who is easily angered shows that he is a fool.

Proverbs 15:2

When a wise person speaks, other people want to listen. But a foolish person speaks only foolishness.

Proverbs 19:12

Angry words from a king are like the roars of a lion. But compliments from him are like a gentle rain falling softly on the grass.

Proverbs 19:19

A person with a short temper must pay the price. The more you get him out of trouble, the worse he becomes.

Proverbs 21:24

A proud person thinks he is better than other people. He shows that he is evil by the things he does.

Proverbs 25:28

A person that can’t control himself is like a city without walls to protect it.

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy, and sand is hard to carry. But \{the trouble caused by\} an angry fool is much harder to bear.

Matthew 5:22

But I tell you, don’t be angry with another person. Every person is your brother. If you are angry with other people, you will be judged. And if you say bad things to another person, you will be judged by the Jewish council. And if you call another person a fool, you will be in danger of the fire of hell.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, don’t make your children angry. But raise your children with the training and teaching of the Lord.

1 Samuel 20:29

He said, ‘Let me go. Our family is having a sacrifice [177] in Bethlehem. My brother ordered me to be there. Now if I am your friend, please let me go and see my brothers.’ That is why David has not come to the king’s table.”

1 Samuel 20:31

As long as Jesse’s son lives, you’ll never be king and have a kingdom. Now, bring David to me! He is a dead man!”