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Revised Standard Version
1 Samuel 24:13
As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
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Christian Standard Bible®
As the old proverb says, ‘Wickedness comes from wicked people.’ My hand will never be against you.
As the old proverb says, ‘Wickedness comes from wicked people.’ My hand will never be against you.
Hebrew Names Version
As says the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be on you.
As says the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be on you.
King James Version
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
Lexham English Bible
Just as the ancient proverb says, ‘From the wicked, wickedness goes out,' but my hand will not be against you!
Just as the ancient proverb says, ‘From the wicked, wickedness goes out,' but my hand will not be against you!
English Standard Version
As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes wickedness.' But my hand shall not be against you.
As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes wickedness.' But my hand shall not be against you.
New Century Version
There is an old saying: ‘Evil things come from evil people.' But I am not against you.
There is an old saying: ‘Evil things come from evil people.' But I am not against you.
New English Translation
It's like the old proverb says: ‘From evil people evil proceeds.' But my hand will not be against you.
It's like the old proverb says: ‘From evil people evil proceeds.' But my hand will not be against you.
Amplified Bible
"As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
"As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
New American Standard Bible
"As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
"As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
Geneva Bible (1587)
According as the olde prouerbe sayeth, Wickednesse proceedeth from the wicked, but mine hand be not vpon thee.
According as the olde prouerbe sayeth, Wickednesse proceedeth from the wicked, but mine hand be not vpon thee.
Legacy Standard Bible
As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
Contemporary English Version
An old proverb says, "Only evil people do evil things," and so I won't harm you.
An old proverb says, "Only evil people do evil things," and so I won't harm you.
Complete Jewish Bible
May Adonai judge between you and me, and may Adonai avenge me on you! But I will not lay a hand on you —
May Adonai judge between you and me, and may Adonai avenge me on you! But I will not lay a hand on you —
Darby Translation
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Easy-to-Read Version
There is an old saying: ‘Bad things come from bad people.' "I haven't done anything bad, and I won't hurt you.
There is an old saying: ‘Bad things come from bad people.' "I haven't done anything bad, and I won't hurt you.
George Lamsa Translation
As it is said in the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked proceeds wickedness: but my hand shall not be against you.
As it is said in the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked proceeds wickedness: but my hand shall not be against you.
Good News Translation
You know the old saying, ‘Evil is done only by evil people.' And so I will not harm you.
You know the old saying, ‘Evil is done only by evil people.' And so I will not harm you.
Literal Translation
As the proverb of the ancients says, Wickedness proceeds from the wicked. But my hand shall not be on you.
As the proverb of the ancients says, Wickedness proceeds from the wicked. But my hand shall not be on you.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
acordinge as it is sayde after the olde prouerbe: Vngodlynes commeth of the vngodly: but my hande shal not be vpon the.
acordinge as it is sayde after the olde prouerbe: Vngodlynes commeth of the vngodly: but my hande shal not be vpon the.
American Standard Version
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Bible in Basic English
There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you.
There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
According as the olde prouerbe sayeth, wickednesse proceedeth fro the wicked: But myne hande be not vpon thee.
According as the olde prouerbe sayeth, wickednesse proceedeth fro the wicked: But myne hande be not vpon thee.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
As saith the proverb of the ancients: Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
As saith the proverb of the ancients: Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
King James Version (1611)
As saith the prouerbe of the ancients, Wickednesse proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be vpon thee.
As saith the prouerbe of the ancients, Wickednesse proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be vpon thee.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
The Lord judge between me and thee, and the Lord requite thee on thyself: but my hand shall not be upon thee.
The Lord judge between me and thee, and the Lord requite thee on thyself: but my hand shall not be upon thee.
English Revised Version
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
Berean Standard Bible
As the old proverb says, 'Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.' But my hand will never be against you.
As the old proverb says, 'Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.' But my hand will never be against you.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
as it is seid also in eld prouerbe, Wickidnesse schal go out of wickid men; therfor myn hond be not in thee.
as it is seid also in eld prouerbe, Wickidnesse schal go out of wickid men; therfor myn hond be not in thee.
Young's Literal Translation
as saith the simile of the ancients, From the wicked goeth out wickedness, and my hand is not on thee.
as saith the simile of the ancients, From the wicked goeth out wickedness, and my hand is not on thee.
Update Bible Version
As says the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be on you.
As says the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be on you.
Webster's Bible Translation
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but my hand shall not be upon thee.
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but my hand shall not be upon thee.
World English Bible
As says the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be on you.
As says the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be on you.
New King James Version
As the proverb of the ancients says, "Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.' But my hand shall not be against you.
As the proverb of the ancients says, "Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.' But my hand shall not be against you.
New Living Translation
As that old proverb says, ‘From evil people come evil deeds.' So you can be sure I will never harm you.
As that old proverb says, ‘From evil people come evil deeds.' So you can be sure I will never harm you.
New Life Bible
As the men of long ago said in their wisdom, ‘Out of the sinful comes sin,' but my hand will not be against you.
As the men of long ago said in their wisdom, ‘Out of the sinful comes sin,' but my hand will not be against you.
New Revised Standard
As the ancient proverb says, ‘Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
As the ancient proverb says, ‘Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
As saith the proverb of the ancients, From the lawless, proceedeth lawlessness, - mine own hand, therefore shall not be upon thee.
As saith the proverb of the ancients, From the lawless, proceedeth lawlessness, - mine own hand, therefore shall not be upon thee.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(24-14) As also it is said in the old proverb: From the wicked shall wickedness come forth: therefore my hand shall not be upon thee. After whom dost thou come out, O king of Israel?
(24-14) As also it is said in the old proverb: From the wicked shall wickedness come forth: therefore my hand shall not be upon thee. After whom dost thou come out, O king of Israel?
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
"As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
Contextual Overview
9 And David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of men who say, 'Behold, David seeks your hurt'? 10 Lo, this day your eyes have seen how the LORD gave you today into my hand in the cave; and some bade me kill you, but I spared you. I said, 'I will not put forth my hand against my lord; for he is the LORD'S anointed.' 11 See, my father, see the skirt of your robe in my hand; for by the fact that I cut off the skirt of your robe, and did not kill you, you may know and see that there is no wrong or treason in my hands. I have not sinned against you, though you hunt my life to take it. 12 May the LORD judge between me and you, may the LORD avenge me upon you; but my hand shall not be against you. 13 As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you. 14 After whom has the king of Israel come out? After whom do you pursue? After a dead dog! After a flea! 15 May the LORD therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and you, and see to it, and plead my cause, and deliver me from your hand."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Wickedness: Matthew 7:16-18, Matthew 12:33, Matthew 12:34, Matthew 15:19
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 25:11 - Shall I then 2 Kings 8:15 - And it came Esther 7:6 - this wicked Psalms 7:16 - General Isaiah 21:2 - the treacherous Isaiah 32:6 - the vile Ezekiel 16:44 - every Daniel 12:10 - but the wicked Matthew 15:18 - General 1 Thessalonians 5:15 - none
Cross-References
Genesis 24:9
So the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.
So the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.
Genesis 24:10
Then the servant took ten of his master's camels and departed, taking all sorts of choice gifts from his master; and he arose, and went to Mesopota'mia, to the city of Nahor.
Then the servant took ten of his master's camels and departed, taking all sorts of choice gifts from his master; and he arose, and went to Mesopota'mia, to the city of Nahor.
Genesis 24:11
And he made the camels kneel down outside the city by the well of water at the time of evening, the time when women go out to draw water.
And he made the camels kneel down outside the city by the well of water at the time of evening, the time when women go out to draw water.
Genesis 24:43
behold, I am standing by the spring of water; let the young woman who comes out to draw, to whom I shall say, "Pray give me a little water from your jar to drink,"
behold, I am standing by the spring of water; let the young woman who comes out to draw, to whom I shall say, "Pray give me a little water from your jar to drink,"
Exodus 2:16
Now the priest of Mid'ian had seven daughters; and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.
Now the priest of Mid'ian had seven daughters; and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.
Judges 5:11
To the sound of musicians at the watering places, there they repeat the triumphs of the LORD, the triumphs of his peasantry in Israel. "Then down to the gates marched the people of the LORD.
To the sound of musicians at the watering places, there they repeat the triumphs of the LORD, the triumphs of his peasantry in Israel. "Then down to the gates marched the people of the LORD.
1 Samuel 9:11
As they went up the hill to the city, they met young maidens coming out to draw water, and said to them, "Is the seer here?"
As they went up the hill to the city, they met young maidens coming out to draw water, and said to them, "Is the seer here?"
Psalms 37:5
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.
Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
John 4:7
There came a woman of Samar'ia to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink."
There came a woman of Samar'ia to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
As saith the proverb of the ancients,.... It is an old saying, has been long in use, and may be applied to the present case; or the "proverb of the ancient one"; of the oldest man, the first man Adam, and of all others after him, so Kimchi; or of the Ancient One of the world, the Ancient of days, the Lord himself; so in the Talmud d:
wickedness proceedeth from the wicked; as is a man, so are his actions; if he is a wicked man, he will do wicked things; a corrupt tree brings forth evil fruits, an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil things; and as if David should say, if I had been the wicked man as I am represented, I should have committed wickedness; I should have made no conscience of taking away thy life when it was in my power; but my heart would not suffer me to do it:
but, or "and"
my hand shall not be upon thee; as it has not been upon thee, because of the fear of God in me, so neither shall it be hereafter: or the sense of the proverb may be, the wickedness that comes from a wicked man, that will kill him, or be the cause of his ruin, or he will be slain by wicked men such as himself; and this may be thy case, O king, unless thou repentest: but be that as it may, which I leave with the righteous Judge, this I am determined on, "mine hand shall not be upon thee"; to take away thy life.
d T. Bab. Maccot, fol. 10. 2.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Samuel 24:13. Wickedness proceeded from the wicked — This proverb may be thus understood: He that does a wicked act, gives proof thereby that he is a wicked man. From him who is wicked, wickedness will proceed; he who is wicked will add one iniquity to another. Had I conspired to dethrone thee, I should have taken thy life when it was in my power, and thus added wickedness to wickedness.
