1 Samuel 24:9

New English Translation

David said to Saul, “Why do you pay attention when men say, ‘David is seeking to do you harm’?

Cross References

Psalm 101:5

I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a cocky demeanor and an arrogant attitude.

Psalm 141:6

They will be thrown down the side of a cliff by their judges. They will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.

Proverbs 16:28

A perverse person spreads dissension, and a gossip separates the closest friends.

Proverbs 17:4

One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person’s innermost being.

Proverbs 25:23

The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.

Proverbs 26:28

A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.

Jeremiah 37:18

Then Jeremiah asked King Zedekiah, “What crime have I committed against you, or the officials who serve you, or the people of Judah? What have I done to make you people throw me into prison?

Leviticus 19:16

You must not go about as a slanderer among your people. You must not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the Lord.

James 3:6

And the tongue is a fire! The tongue represents the world of wrongdoing among the parts of our bodies. It pollutes the entire body and sets fire to the course of human existence – and is set on fire by hell.

1 Samuel 20:1

David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What is my offense? How have I sinned before your father? For he is seeking my life!”

1 Samuel 20:41

When the servant had left, David got up from beside the mound, knelt with his face to the ground, and bowed three times. Then they kissed each other and they both wept, especially David.

1 Samuel 24:10

Today your own eyes see how the Lord delivered you – this very day – into my hands in the cave. Some told me to kill you, but I had pity on you and said, ‘I will not extend my hand against my lord, for he is the Lord’s chosen one.’

1 Samuel 24:8

Afterward David got up and went out of the cave. He called out after Saul, “My lord, O king!” When Saul looked behind him, David kneeled down and bowed with his face to the ground.

1 Samuel 26:18

He went on to say, “Why is my lord chasing his servant? What have I done? What wrong have I done?

1 Samuel 26:19

So let my lord the king now listen to the words of his servant. If the Lord has incited you against me, may he take delight in an offering. But if men have instigated this, may they be cursed before the Lord! For they have driven me away this day from being united with the Lord’s inheritance, saying, ‘Go on, serve other gods!’