1 Samuel 24:9
King James Version (KJV)
And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
American Standard Version (ASV)
And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearkenest thou to men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
World English Bible (WEB)
David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to men's words, saying, 'Behold, David seeks your hurt?'
1 Samuel 24:9 Cross References
Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor; I am the LORD.
Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
