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 hath been his manner all the while he hath dwelt in the country of the Philistines.

1 Samuel 22:22

And David said unto 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 lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

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Summary

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.

Bible References

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1 Samuel 22:22
And David said unto 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 lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

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