2 Samuel 16:3

The Scriptures 1998

And the sovereign said, “And where is the son of your master?” And Tsiḇ

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Woe to them! Because they have gone in the way of Qayin, and gave themselves to the delusion of Bilʽ

Trust no friend, rely on no companion, guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your bosom.

A false witness perishes, But the man who obeys speaks forever.

Such are the ways of everyone greedy for gain; It takes away the life of its owners.

Him who secretly slanders his neighbour I cut off; I do not tolerate one Who has a haughty look and a proud heart.

You have put loved one and companion far from me, Darkness is my close friend!

He has not slandered with his tongue, He has not done evil to his neighbour, Nor lifted up a reproach against his friend;

“You do not bear false witness against your neighbour.

And the sovereign said to Tsiḇ