1 Samuel 24:9

New Living Translation

Then he shouted to Saul, “Why do you listen to the people who say I am trying to harm you?

Cross References

Psalm 101:5

I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors. I will not endure conceit and pride.

Psalm 141:6

When their leaders are thrown down from a cliff, the wicked will listen to my words and find them true.

Proverbs 16:28

A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.

Proverbs 17:4

Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander.

Proverbs 18:8

Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart.

Proverbs 25:23

As surely as a north wind brings rain, so a gossiping tongue causes anger!

Proverbs 26:28

A lying tongue hates its victims, and flattering words cause ruin.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler pays attention to liars, all his advisers will be wicked.

Jeremiah 37:18

Then Jeremiah asked the king, “What crime have I committed? What have I done against you, your attendants, or the people that I should be imprisoned like this?

Leviticus 19:16

“Do not spread slanderous gossip among your people. “Do not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is threatened. I am the Lord.

James 3:6

And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.

1 Samuel 20:1

David now fled from Naioth in Ramah and found Jonathan. “What have I done?” he exclaimed. “What is my crime? How have I offended your father that he is so determined to kill me?”

1 Samuel 20:41

As soon as the boy was gone, David came out from where he had been hiding near the stone pile. Then David bowed three times to Jonathan with his face to the ground. Both of them were in tears as they embraced each other and said good-bye, especially David.

1 Samuel 24:10

This very day you can see with your own eyes it isn’t true. For the Lord placed you at my mercy back there in the cave. Some of my men told me to kill you, but I spared you. For I said, ‘I will never harm the king—he is the Lord’s anointed one.’

1 Samuel 24:8

David came out and shouted after him, “My lord the king!” And when Saul looked around, David bowed low before him.

1 Samuel 26:18

Why are you chasing me? What have I done? What is my crime?

1 Samuel 26:19

But now let my lord the king listen to his servant. If the Lord has stirred you up against me, then let him accept my offering. But if this is simply a human scheme, then may those involved be cursed by the Lord. For they have driven me from my home, so I can no longer live among the Lord’s people, and they have said, ‘Go, worship pagan gods.’