Judges 16:11

Modern English Version

He said to her, “If they bind me with new ropes that have never been used, then I will become weak and be like an ordinary man.”

Cross References

Proverbs 13:3

He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips will come to ruin.

Proverbs 13:5

A righteous man hates lying, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be safe.

Ephesians 4:25

Therefore, putting away lying, let every man speak truthfully with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.

Judges 15:13

They said to him, “No, we will bind you securely and give you into their hands, but we will not kill you.” They bound him with two new ropes and took him away from the rock.

Judges 16:10

Then Delilah said to Samson, “Behold, you have deceived me. You have told me lies. Now, please tell me how you can be bound.”

Judges 16:12

So Delilah took new ropes and bound him with them. Then she said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson.” For men were lying in wait, remaining in the room. But he split apart the ropes on his arms like a thread.