1 Samuel 20:30

New International Reader's Version

Saul became very angry with Jonathan. He said to him, “You are an evil son. You have refused to obey me. I know that you are on the side of Jesse’s son. You should be ashamed of that. And your mother should be ashamed of having a son like you.

Cross References

Job 5:2

Anger kills foolish people. Jealousy destroys those who are childish.

Proverbs 14:29

Anyone who is patient has great understanding. But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongues of wise people use knowledge well. But the mouths of foolish people pour out foolish words.

Proverbs 19:12

A king’s anger is like a lion’s roar. But his favor is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 19:19

A person with a bad temper must pay for it. If you save them, you will have to do it again.

Proverbs 21:24

A proud person is called a mocker. He thinks much too highly of himself.

Proverbs 25:28

A person without self-control is like a city whose walls are broken through.

Proverbs 27:3

Stones are heavy, and sand weighs a lot. But letting a foolish person make you angry is a heavier load than both of them.

Matthew 5:22

But here is what I tell you. Do not be angry with a brother or sister. Anyone who is angry with them will be judged. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ must stand trial in court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire in hell.

Ephesians 4:31

Get rid of all hard feelings, anger and rage. Stop all fighting and lying. Don’t have anything to do with any kind of hatred.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, don’t make your children angry. Instead, instruct them and teach them the ways of the Lord as you raise them.

1 Samuel 20:29

He said, ‘Let me go. Our family is offering a sacrifice in the town. My brother has ordered me to be there. Are you pleased with me? If you are, let me go and see my brothers.’ That’s why he hasn’t come to eat at your table.”

1 Samuel 20:31

You will never be king as long as Jesse’s son lives on this earth. And you will never have a kingdom either. So send someone to bring the son of Jesse to me. He must die!”