2 Samuel 16:5
Later on, as King David approached Bahurim, Gera's son Shimei, who was related to the family of Saul's household, went out to meet David, cursing continually as he approached.
2 Samuel 3:16
Her husband accompanied her, crying as he followed after her all the way to Bahurim, where Abner told him, "Leave! Go back!" So he went back.
Exodus 22:28
"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people.
1 Kings 2:8-9
"Pay attention now! You have with you Gera's son Shimei the descendant of Benjamin from Bahurim. He cursed me violently that day when I had to leave for Mahanaim. When he visited me at the Jordan River, I made an oath to the LORD and told him, "I won't execute you with a sword.'
1 Samuel 17:43
The Philistine asked David, "Am I a dog that you come at me with sticks?" Then the Philistine cursed David by his own gods and
2 Samuel 17:18
But a young man observed Jonathan and Ahimaaz and informed Absalom, so they left in a hurry, arrived at the home of a man who lived at Bahurim, and hid inside a well that was in his courtyard.
1 Kings 2:36-46
The king sent for Shimei and told him, "Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and live there, but don't go anywhere from there.
2 Samuel 16:14
Eventually, the king and his entourage arrived exhausted at their destination, and David refreshed himself there.
2 Samuel 19:16-23
The men of Judah went out as far as Gilgal to greet the king and escort him across the Jordan River while Gera's son Shimei, a descendant of Benjamin from Bahurim, accompanied them to meet King David.
Psalm 69:26
For they persecute those whom you have struck, and they brag about the pain of those you have wounded.
Psalm 109:16-19
For he didn't think to extend gracious love; he harassed to death the poor, the needy, and the broken hearted.
Psalm 109:28
They will curse, but you will bless. When they attack, they will be humiliated, while your servant rejoices.
Proverbs 26:2
Like a fluttering sparrow or a swallow in flight, a curse without cause will not alight.
Ecclesiastes 10:20
Do not curse the king, even in your thoughts. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom. For a bird will fly by and tell what you say, or something with wings may talk about it.
Isaiah 8:21
"They'll pass through the land, while greatly distressed and hungry. When they are hungry, they'll become enraged, and they'll curse their king and their god. They'll turn their faces upwards,
Matthew 5:11-12
"How blessed are you whenever people insult you, persecute you, and say all sorts of evil things against you falsely because of me!