1 Samuel 27:11

David answered, "Against the Negev of Judah, against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites, and against the Negev of the Kenites." David did not leave a man or woman alive to bring to Gath. He told himself, "Otherwise, they'll say, "This is what David is doing, and this has been his practice all the time he has lived in Philistine territory.'"

1 Samuel 22:22

David told Abiathar, "I knew on that day when Doeg the Edomite was there that he would certainly tell Saul! I'm responsible for the deaths of your father's whole family.

Proverbs 12:19

A truthful saying is trusted forever, but the liar only for a moment.

Proverbs 29:25

Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.

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Summary

1 Samuel 27:11

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.

Lest

1 Samuel 22:22

Proverbs 12:19

Proverbs 29:25

Bible References

Lest

David told Abiathar, "I knew on that day when Doeg the Edomite was there that he would certainly tell Saul! I'm responsible for the deaths of your father's whole family.

A truthful saying is trusted forever, but the liar only for a moment.

Fearing any human being is a trap, but confiding in the LORD keeps anyone safe.