1 Samuel 27:11
And David saved neither man nor woman alive to bring them to Gath, saying, Lest they should tell of us, saying, So did David, and so has been his manner all the while he has dwelt in the country of the Philistines.
1 Samuel 22:22
And David said to Abiathar, I knew on that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul. I have occasioned [the death] of all the persons of thy father's house.
Proverbs 12:19
The lips of truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in LORD shall be safe.
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And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings to Gath, saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so will be his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines.
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1 Samuel 22:22
And David said to Abiathar, I knew on that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul. I have occasioned [the death] of all the persons of thy father's house.
Proverbs 12:19
The lips of truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare, but he who puts his trust in LORD shall be safe.