1 Samuel 24:13

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 24:13

BSB
As the old proverb says, 'Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.' But my hand will never be against you.
AKJV
As said the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceeds from the wicked: but my hand shall not be on you.
CPDV
So too, it is said in the ancient proverb, 'From the impious, impiety will go forth.' Therefore, my hand will not be upon you.
ERV
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
NHEB
As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness;' but my hand shall not be on you.
SMT
As the ancient parable will say, Injustice will go forth from the unjust; and my hand shall not be upon thee.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 24:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 24:13
Summary
David invokes proverb to claim moral purity
Place
Cave
Event
David uses ancient proverb
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative