Judges 16:7

Easy To Read Version

Samson answered, “Someone would have to tie me up with seven fresh, new bowstrings. [115] If someone did that, I would be weak like any other man.”

Cross References

Proverbs 12:19

If a person tells a lie, then those words are wasted quickly. But the truth will live forever.

Proverbs 17:7

It is not wise for a fool to speak too much. In the same way, it is not wise for a ruler to tell lies.

Romans 3:8

It would be the same to say, “We should do evil so that good will come.” Many people criticize us and say that we teach those things. People that say those things are wrong, and they should be condemned.

Galatians 6:7

Don’t be fooled: You cannot cheat God. A person harvests only the things he plants. {\cf2\super [75]}

Colossians 3:9

Don’t lie to each other. Why? Because you have left your old sinful life and the things you did before.

Judges 16:10

Then Delilah said to Samson, “You lied to me! You made me look foolish. Please tell me the truth, how could someone tie you up?”

Judges 16:6

So Delilah said to Samson, “Tell me why you are so strong. How could someone tie you up and make you helpless?”

Judges 16:8

Then the rulers of the Philistine people brought seven fresh, new bowstrings to Delilah. Delilah tied up Samson with the bowstrings.

Judges 16:9

Some men were hiding in the next room. Delilah said to Samson, “Samson, the Philistine men are going to capture you!” But Samson easily broke the bowstrings. They snapped like a string when it comes too close to a flame. So the Philistine people did not find out the secret of Samson’s strength.

1 Samuel 19:17

Saul said to Michal, “Why did you trick me like this? You let my enemy escape! David has run away!”

1 Samuel 27:10

David did this many times. Each time Achish asked David where he fought and took those things. David said, “I fought against the southern part of Judah,” or “I fought against the southern part of Jerahmeel,” or “I fought against the southern part of the Kenizzites.” [206]