1 Samuel 21:13

New International Version

So he pretended to be insane in their presence; and while he was in their hands he acted like a madman, making marks on the doors of the gate and letting saliva run down his beard.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

Ecclesiastes 7:7

Extortion turns a wise person into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

Isaiah 51:12

“I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mere mortals, human beings who are but grass,

Leviticus 13:29

“If a man or woman has a sore on their head or chin,

1 Samuel 17:11

On hearing the Philistine’s words, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified.

1 Samuel 21:14

Achish said to his servants, “Look at the man! He is insane! Why bring him to me?