1 Samuel 25:33

New King James Version

And blessed is your advice and blessed are you, because you have kept me this day from coming to bloodshed and from avenging myself with my own hand.

Cross References

1 Samuel 25:26

Now therefore, my lord, as the Lord lives and as your soul lives, since the Lord has held you back from coming to bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hand, now then, let your enemies and those who seek harm for my lord be as Nabal.

Proverbs 28:23

He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.

Proverbs 27:21

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, And a man is valued by what others say of him.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.

Proverbs 17:10

Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.

Proverbs 9:9

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it. For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked.

1 Samuel 25:31

that this will be no grief to you, nor offense of heart to my lord, either that you have shed blood without cause, or that my lord has avenged himself. But when the Lord has dealt well with my lord, then remember your maidservant.”

1 Samuel 24:19

For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him get away safely? Therefore may the Lord reward you with good for what you have done to me this day.

Exodus 22:2

If the thief is found breaking in, and he is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt for his bloodshed.

Proverbs 13:14

The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.