1 Samuel 25:26
Now therefore, my lord, as the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, seeing the Lord hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.
Context
This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 25 connects to 10 cross-references. Samuel dies and is buried at Ramah. David asks wealthy Nabal to provide for his men who had protected Nabal's flocks; Nabal harshly refuses. David marches to kill Nabal's household; Nabal's wise wife Abigail intercepts David with generous provisions and …
Other Translations
Now therefore, my lord, as Jehovah liveth, and as thy soul liveth, seeing Jehovah hath withholden thee from bloodguiltiness, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now therefore let thine enemies, and them that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.
and now, my lord, Jehovah liveth, and thy soul liveth, in that Jehovah hath withheld thee from coming in with blood, and to save thy hand to thee--now let thine enemies be as Nabal, even those seeking evil unto my lord.
So now, my lord, by the living God and by your living soul, seeing that the Lord has kept you from the crime of blood and from taking into your hands the punishment for your wrongs, may all your haters, and those who would do evil to my lord, be like Nabal.
Cross References
And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy …
And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee …
And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and …
And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, …
For in very deed, as the Lord God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me back from hurting thee, except …
And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord …
And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth–el. And Elisha …
And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a …
It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast …