1 Samuel 17:29

New American Bible - revised edition

David protested, “What have I done now? I was only talking.”

Cross References

Proverbs 15:1

A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

1 Corinthians 2:15

The spiritual person, however, can judge everything but is not subject to judgment by anyone.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult; but, on the contrary, a blessing, because to this you were called, that you might inherit a blessing.

1 Samuel 17:28

When Eliab, his oldest brother, heard him speaking with the men, he grew angry with David and said: “Why did you come down? With whom have you left those sheep in the wilderness? I know your arrogance and dishonest heart. You came down to enjoy the battle!”

1 Samuel 17:30

He turned from him to another and asked the same question; and everyone gave him the same answer as before.