1 Samuel 24:13

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.

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1 Samuel 24:13 in other translations

As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes wickedness;’ but my hand will not be on you.

1 Samuel 24:13 · World English Bible

1 Samuel 24:13 in context

  1. 11Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against thee, though thou huntest after my life to take it.
  2. 12Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
  3. 13As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
  4. 14After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.
  5. 15Jehovah therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thy hand.