1 Samuel 24:9
And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
Context
This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 24 connects to 10 cross-references. In the cave at En-gedi, David secretly cuts off the corner of Saul's robe while Saul is relieving himself; David's conscience smites him and he forbids his men to attack the anointed king. After Saul leaves, David calls out and …
Other Translations
And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearkenest thou to men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
And David saith to Saul, `Why dost thou hear the words of man, saying, Lo, David is seeking thine evil?
And David said to Saul, Why do you give any attention to those who say that it is my desire to do you wrong?
Cross References
Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood …
Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the Lord have …
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart …
When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.