1 Samuel 20:30

The Message

Saul exploded in anger at Jonathan: “You son of a slut! Don’t you think I know that you’re in cahoots with the son of Jesse, disgracing both you and your mother? For as long as the son of Jesse is walking around free on this earth, your future in this kingdom is at risk. Now go get him. Bring him here. From this moment, he’s as good as dead!”

Cross References

Proverbs 14:29

Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.

Proverbs 15:2

Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.

Proverbs 19:12

Mean-tempered leaders are like mad dogs; the good-natured are like fresh morning dew.

Proverbs 19:19

Let angry people endure the backlash of their own anger; if you try to make it better, you’ll only make it worse.

Proverbs 21:24

You know their names—Brash, Impudent, Blasphemer— intemperate hotheads, every one.

Proverbs 25:28

A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.

Proverbs 27:3

Carrying a log across your shoulders while you’re hefting a boulder with your arms Is nothing compared to the burden of putting up with a fool.

Ephesians 4:31

Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, profane talk. Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, don’t frustrate your children with no-win scenarios. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master.