2 Samuel 16:3

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

The king said, “And where is your master’s son?” Ziba said to the king, “He remains in Jerusalem, for he said, ‘Today the house of Israel will give me back my grandfather’s kingdom.’ ”

Cross References

Jude 1:11

Woe to them! For they go the way of Cain and abandon themselves to Balaam’s error for the sake of gain and perish in Korah’s rebellion.

Micah 7:5

Put no trust in a friend; have no confidence in a loved one; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your embrace,

Proverbs 21:28

A false witness will perish, but a good listener will testify successfully.

Proverbs 1:19

Such is the end of all who are greedy for gain; it takes away the life of its possessors.

Psalm 101:5

One who secretly slanders a neighbor I will destroy. A haughty look and an arrogant heart I will not tolerate.

Psalm 88:18

You have caused friend and neighbor to shun me; my companions are in darkness.

Psalm 15:3

who do not slander with their tongue and do no evil to their friends nor heap shame upon their neighbors;

Exodus 20:16

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

2 Samuel 16:4

Then the king said to Ziba, “All that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours.” Ziba said, “I do obeisance; let me find favor in your sight, my lord the king.”