1 Samuel 25:33

And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 25:33

BSB
Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.
AKJV
And blessed be your advice, and blessed be you, which have kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with my own hand.
CPDV
And blessed are you, who prevented me today from going to blood, and from taking revenge for myself with my own hand.
ERV
and blessed be thy wisdom, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from bloodguiltiness, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.
NHEB
Blessed is your discretion, and blessed are you, that have kept me this day from blood guiltiness, and from avenging myself with my own hand.
SMT
And blessed thy discernment, and blessed thou who finished me this day from coming for bloods, and my hand saving for me.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 25:33

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 25:33
Summary
David credits woman with preventing bloodshed
Place
Wilderness
Event
David honors Abigail's wisdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Praise