1 Samuel 24:13

As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes wickedness’; but my hand shall not be against you.

Matthew 7:16-18

By their fruit you will recognize them [that is, by their contrived doctrine and self-focus]. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes or figs from thistles?

Matthew 7:20

Therefore, by their fruit you will recognize them [as false prophets].

Matthew 12:33-34

“Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is recognized and judged by its fruit.

Matthew 15:19

For out of the heart come evil thoughts and plans, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false testimonies, slanders (verbal abuse, irreverent speech, blaspheming).

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Summary

1 Samuel 24:13

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

Wickedness

Matthew 7:16

Matthew 12:33

Matthew 15:19

General references

Psalm 7:16

Psalm 25:21

Matthew 15:18

Bible References

Wickedness

By their fruit you will recognize them [that is, by their contrived doctrine and self-focus]. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes or figs from thistles?

“Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is recognized and judged by its fruit.

For out of the heart come evil thoughts and plans, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false testimonies, slanders (verbal abuse, irreverent speech, blaspheming).

General references

His mischief will return on his own head,
And his violence will come down on the top of his head [like loose dirt].

Let integrity and uprightness protect me,
For I wait [expectantly] for You.

But whatever [word] comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this is what defiles and dishonors the man.