1 Samuel 17:29

Modern King James Version

And David said, What have I done now? Was it not only a word?

Cross References

Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.

1 Corinthians 2:15

But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is judged by no one.

1 Peter 3:9

Never give back evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, giving blessing, knowing that you are called to this so that you might inherit blessing.

1 Samuel 17:28

And his oldest brother Eliab heard when he spoke to the men. And Eliab's anger was kindled against David. And he said, Why have you come down? And with whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and the naughtiness of your heart. For you have come down to see the battle.

1 Samuel 17:30

And he turned from him toward another, and spoke according to this word. And the people answered him again in the same way.