There were two hundred men who at Absalom's invitation had gone from Jerusalem with him; they knew nothing of the plot and went in all good faith.
Abraham himself said that she was his sister, and she said the same thing. I did this with a clear conscience, and I have done no wrong.”
A fool will believe anything; smart people watch their step.
Sensible people will see trouble coming and avoid it, but an unthinking person will walk right into it and regret it later.
“Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.
Yes, I consulted God for him, and it wasn't the first time. As for plotting against you, Your Majesty must not accuse me or anyone else in my family. I don't know anything about this matter!”