1 Samuel 25:33

God's Word

May your good judgment be blessed. Also, may you be blessed for keeping me from slaughtering people today and from getting a victory by my own efforts.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

A righteous person may strike me or correct me out of kindness. It is like lotion for my head. My head will not refuse it, because my prayer is directed against evil deeds.

Exodus 22:2

“If anyone catches a thief breaking in and hits him so that he dies, he is not guilty of murder.

Proverbs 13:14

The teachings of a wise person are a fountain of life to turn ⌞one⌟ away from the grasp of death.

Proverbs 17:10

A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.

Proverbs 25:12

⌞Like⌟ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, ⌞so⌟ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.

Proverbs 27:21

The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold, but a person ⌞is tested⌟ by the praise given to him.

Proverbs 28:23

Whoever criticizes people will be more highly regarded in the future than the one who flatters with his tongue.

Proverbs 9:9

Give ⌞advice⌟ to a wise person, and he will become even wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will learn more.

1 Samuel 24:19

When a person finds an enemy, does he send him away unharmed? The Lord will repay you completely for what you did for me today.

1 Samuel 25:26

“The Lord has kept you from spilling innocent blood and from getting a victory by your own efforts. Now, sir, I solemnly swear, as the Lord and you live, may your enemies and those who are trying to harm you end up like Nabal.

1 Samuel 25:31

you shouldn’t have a troubled conscience because you spilled blood for no good reason and claimed your own victory. When the Lord has given you success, remember me.”