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1 Samuel 24:9-15

9 He said to Saul, “Why do you listen when men say, ‘David is bent on harming you’?

10 This day you have seen with your own eyes how the Lord delivered you into my hands in the cave. Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you; I said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my master, because he is the Lord’s anointed.’

11 See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. Now understand and recognize that I am not guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not wronged you, but you are hunting me down to take my life.

12 May the Lord judge between you and me. And may the Lord avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you.

13 As the old saying goes, ‘From evildoers come evil deeds,’ so my hand will not touch you.

14 “Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?

15 May the Lord be our judge and decide between us. May he consider my cause and uphold it; may he vindicate me by delivering me from your hand.”

Cross References for 1 Samuel 24:9-15

Proverbs 25:23 - As a north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:23

Leviticus 19:16 - “‘Do not go about spreading slander among your people. “‘Do not do anything that endangers your... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:16 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:16

Proverbs 29:12 - If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:12

1 Samuel 26:19 - Now let my lord the king listen to his servant’s words. If the Lord has incited you against me,... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:19 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:19

Psalms 31:13 - For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side; they conspire against me and plo... Click to read the verse Psalms 31:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 31:13

Psalms 35:11 - Ruthless witnesses come forward; they question me on things I know nothing about. Click to read the verse Psalms 35:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 35:11

Psalms 101:5 - Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, him will I put to silence; whoever has haughty eyes an... Click to read the verse Psalms 101:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 101:5

Proverbs 17:4 - A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:4

1 Samuel 20:1 - David and Jonathan Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, “What h... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:1 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:1

Proverbs 18:8 - The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man’s inmost parts. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:8

Proverbs 26:28 - A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:28

Psalms 141:6 - their rulers will be thrown down from the cliffs, and the wicked will learn that my words were ... Click to read the verse Psalms 141:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 141:6

Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 - Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you— Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:21-22

Proverbs 26:20-22 - Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:20-22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:20-22

James 3:6 - The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole p... Click to read the verse James 3:6 Click to read the verse James 3:6

Proverbs 16:28 - A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:28

1 Samuel 26:18 - And he added, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done, and what wrong am I guilt... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:18 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:18

Proverbs 30:10 - “Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you will pay for it. Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:10

Psalms 7:3 - O Lord my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands— Click to read the verse Psalms 7:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 7:3

Psalms 64:6 - They plot injustice and say, “We have devised a perfect plan!” Surely the mind and heart of man... Click to read the verse Psalms 64:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 64:6