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but my hand shall not be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220As the proverb of the ancients says, &#8216Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness’ but my hand shall not be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness’; but my hand shall not be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness’; but my hand shall not be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes wickedness’; but my hand shall not be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the old proverb says, ‘Wickedness comes from wicked people.’ My hand will never be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the old proverb says, &#8216Wickedness comes from wicked people.&#8217 My hand will never be against you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />An old proverb says, "Only evil people do evil things," and so I won't harm you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />It's like people used to say long ago, 'Wickedness comes from wicked people.' But I will not lay a hand on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You know the old saying, 'Evil is done only by evil people.' And so I will not harm you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Just like the ancient proverb says, 'From wicked people comes wickedness,' but I'm not against you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As the old proverb says, ?Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.? But my hand will never be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It's like the old proverb says: 'From evil people evil proceeds.' But my hand will not be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness;' but my hand shall not be on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but my hand shall not be upon thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes wickedness;’ but my hand will not be on you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />as the allegory of the ancients says, Wickedness goes out from the wicked, and my hand is not on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> as saith the simile of the ancients, From the wicked goeth out wickedness, and my hand is not on thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />As the ancient parable will say, Injustice will go forth from the unjust; and my hand shall not be upon thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As also it is said in the old proverb: From the wicked shall wickedness come forth: therefore my hand shall not be upon thee. After whom dost thou come out, O king of Israel? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 24:14> So too, it is said in the ancient proverb, ‘From the impious, impiety will go forth.’ Therefore, my hand will not be upon you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />As the old proverb says, ‘From the wicked comes wickedness.’ Thus I will not lay a hand on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As the ancient proverb says, ‘Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness’; but my hand shall not be against you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As it is said in the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked proceeds wickedness: but my hand shall not be against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />As it is said in a proverb of the ancients: “From the wicked will come forth wickedness”, and my hand will not be against you!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />As saith the proverb of the ancients: Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />As the old proverb says, Transgression will proceed from the wicked ones: but my hand shall not be upon thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/24-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=7193" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/24.htm">David Spares Saul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">As</a> <a href="/hebrew/6931.htm" title="6931: haq·qaḏ·mō·nî (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Former, eastern. Or qadmoniy; from qadmown; anterior or oriental.">the old</a> <a href="/hebrew/4912.htm" title="4912: mə·šal (N-msc) -- A proverb, parable. ">proverb</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7562.htm" title="7562: re·ša‘ (N-ms) -- Wickedness. From rasha'; a wrong.">‘Wickedness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yê·ṣê (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">proceeds</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: mê·rə·šā·‘îm (Prep-m:: Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">from the wicked.’</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: wə·yā·ḏî (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">But my hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will never</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: ṯih·yeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">against you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-20</a></span><br />By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-11.htm">Proverbs 20:11</a></span><br />Even a young man is known by his actions—whether his conduct is pure and upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-43.htm">Luke 6:43-45</a></span><br />No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. / For each tree is known by its own fruit. Indeed, figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor grapes from brambles. / The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-12.htm">James 3:12</a></span><br />My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-33.htm">Matthew 12:33-35</a></span><br />Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit. / You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/26-2.htm">Proverbs 26:2</a></span><br />Like a fluttering sparrow or darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-23</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a></span><br />A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-21</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a></span><br />If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-27.htm">Proverbs 11:27</a></span><br />He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a></span><br />Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As said the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceeds from the wicked: but my hand shall not be on you.</p><p class="hdg">Wickedness</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-18</a></b></br> Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/12-33.htm">Matthew 12:33,34</a></b></br> Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by <i>his</i> fruit… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Matthew 15:19</a></b></br> For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/11-2.htm">Ancients</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-7.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-11.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/exodus/23-7.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-17.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/john/7-38.htm">Out</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Proceedeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-12.htm">Proverb</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-12.htm">Simile</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm">Touch</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-18.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-20.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-100.htm">Ancients</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-17.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/5-16.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/job/8-20.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-15.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-16.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/job/41-19.htm">Out</a> <a href="/ezra/5-8.htm">Proceedeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">Proverb</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">Simile</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-10.htm">Touch</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">David, in a cave at En Gedi, spares his life</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/24-8.htm">He shows thereby his innocence,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/24-16.htm">Saul, acknowledging his fault, takes an oath of David, and departs.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>As the old proverb says</b><br>This phrase indicates the use of a well-known saying or wisdom that was familiar to the audience of the time. Proverbs were a common method of conveying moral truths in ancient Israel, often reflecting the collective wisdom of the community. This particular proverb is not directly found in the Book of Proverbs but aligns with the biblical theme that actions reveal character. The use of proverbs in Scripture often serves to reinforce moral teachings and provide practical guidance.<p><b>‘Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.’</b><br>This statement reflects the biblical principle that one's actions are a direct result of one's character. It echoes the idea found in passages like <a href="/matthew/7-17.htm">Matthew 7:17-18</a>, where Jesus teaches that a good tree bears good fruit, and a bad tree bears bad fruit. The concept is that evil actions are the natural outcome of an evil heart. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes the importance of inner righteousness over mere external compliance with the law.<p><b>But my hand will never be against you.</b><br>David's declaration here is a personal commitment to refrain from taking vengeance against Saul, despite having the opportunity. This reflects a deep trust in God's justice and timing, as well as a commitment to righteousness. David's restraint is a type of Christ, who also refrained from retaliating against His enemies, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a>. This phrase underscores the biblical theme of leaving vengeance to God, as instructed in <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a>, and highlights the importance of personal integrity and trust in divine justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Anointed by God to be the future king of Israel, David is currently fleeing from King Saul, who seeks to kill him out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected due to his disobedience. Saul is pursuing David to kill him, perceiving him as a threat to his reign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cave_at_en_gedi.htm">The Cave at En Gedi</a></b><br>A stronghold in the wilderness where David and his men hide. It is here that David spares Saul's life, demonstrating his respect for God's anointed king.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_proverb.htm">The Proverb</a></b><br>The saying "Wickedness proceeds from the wicked" reflects a common understanding of moral causality, suggesting that evil actions reveal an evil heart.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_of_en_gedi.htm">The Wilderness of En Gedi</a></b><br>A rugged, desert area near the Dead Sea, providing a natural refuge for David and his men.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_god's_anointed.htm">Respect for God's Anointed</a></b><br>David's refusal to harm Saul, despite having the opportunity, teaches us to respect those whom God has placed in authority, even when they act unjustly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>David's reliance on God to judge between him and Saul encourages us to trust in God's perfect justice rather than taking matters into our own hands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_true_righteousness.htm">The Nature of True Righteousness</a></b><br>The proverb "Wickedness proceeds from the wicked" reminds us that true righteousness is demonstrated through our actions, reflecting the condition of our hearts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_persecution.htm">Responding to Persecution</a></b><br>David's response to Saul's pursuit models how to respond to persecution with grace and integrity, leaving vengeance to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_restraint.htm">The Power of Restraint</a></b><br>David's restraint in not harming Saul shows the strength found in self-control and the importance of aligning our actions with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_'friend_closer_than_a_brother'.htm">What does 'friend closer than a brother' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_r.c._sproul_and_his_teachings.htm">What is the slippery slope of sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_70,000_die_for_david's_census.htm">How is it fair for 70,000 people to die (1 Chronicles 21:14) because of David's census?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_david_mourn_and_curse_foes.htm">Psalm 35:13-14 - How can David both mourn for his foes and call down curses on them without contradiction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">The proverb of the ancients.</span>--Clericus, quoted by Lange, explains these words: "David means to say, that if he had been guilty of conspiracy against the king, he would not have neglected this favourable opportunity to kill him, since men usually indulge their feelings, and from a mind guilty of conspiracy nothing but corresponding deeds could come forth." So Grotius, who writes how "actions usually correspond to the quality of the mind." Erdmann quotes a Greek proverb: "From a bad raven comes a bad <span class= "ital">egg.</span>"<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/24-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">As</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the old</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקַּדְמֹנִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qaḏ·mō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6931.htm">Strong's 6931: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anterior, oriental</span><br /><br /><span class="word">proverb</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשַׁל֙</span> <span class="translit">(mə·šal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4912.htm">Strong's 4912: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pithy maxim, a simile</span><br /><br /><span class="word">says,</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹאמַ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(yō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘Wickedness</span><br /><span class="heb">רֶ֑שַׁע</span> <span class="translit">(re·ša‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7562.htm">Strong's 7562: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wickedness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">proceeds</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵ֣צֵא</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the wicked.’</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרְשָׁעִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7561.htm">Strong's 7561: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, wrong, to disturb, violate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">But my hand</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָדִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will never</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be</span><br /><span class="heb">תִֽהְיֶה־</span> <span class="translit">(ṯih·yeh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against you.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/24-13.htm">1 Samuel 24:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/24-13.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 24:13 As says the proverb of the ancients (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 24:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 24:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/24-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 24:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 24:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>