1 Samuel 24:13

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 1 Samuel 24:13

As saith the prouerbe of the ancients, Wickednesse proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be vpon thee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
- American Standard Version (1901)

There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you.
- Basic English Bible

As the old proverb says, 'Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.' But my hand will never be against you.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
- Darby Bible

The Lord judge between me and thee, and the Lord revenge me of thee: but my hand shall not be upon thee.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
- English Revised Version

As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness;' but my hand shall not be on you.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for 1 Samuel 24:13

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 24:13


24:13 Wickedness, &c. - That is, wicked men will do wicked actions, among which this is one, to kill their sovereign lord and king; and therefore if I were so wicked a person as thy courtiers represent me, I should make no conscience of laying violent hands upon thee.


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