2 Samuel 16:3

New American Bible - revised edition

Then the king said, “And where is your lord’s son?” Ziba answered the king, “He is staying in Jerusalem, for he said, ‘Today the house of Israel will restore to me my father’s kingdom.’”

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:4

The king therefore said to Ziba, “So! Everything Meribbaal had is yours.” Then Ziba said: “I pay you homage, my lord the king. May I find favor with you!” David and Shimei.

Psalm 101:5

Whoever slanders a neighbor in secret I will reduce to silence. Haughty eyes and arrogant hearts I cannot endure.

Psalm 15:3

Who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to a friend, never defames a neighbor;

Psalm 88:18

All day they surge round like a flood; from every side they encircle me.

Exodus 20:16

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

Proverbs 1:19

This is the way of everyone greedy for loot: it takes away their lives.

Proverbs 21:28

The false witness will perish, but one who listens will give lasting testimony.

Micah 7:5

Put no faith in a friend, do not trust a companion; With her who lies in your embrace watch what you say.

Jude 1:11

Woe to them! They followed the way of Cain, abandoned themselves to Balaam’s error for the sake of gain, and perished in the rebellion of Korah.