Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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
Lest
1 Samuel 22:22
And David said to Abiathar, I knew that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul. I have caused the death of all the persons of your father's house.
Proverbs 12:19
The lips of truth shall be established forever, but only while I wink is a lying tongue.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.