1 Samuel 25:31 “then my lord will have no remorse or guilt of conscience over needless…”

1 Samuel 25:31

then my lord will have no remorse or guilt of conscience over needless bloodshed and revenge. And when the LORD has dealt well with my lord, may you remember your servant.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thine handmaid.

World English Bible

that this shall be no grief to you, nor offense of heart to my lord, either that you have shed blood without cause, or that my lord has avenged himself. When the LORD has dealt well with my lord, then remember your servant.”

American Standard Version

that this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood without cause, or that my lord hath avenged himself. And when Jehovah shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thy handmaid.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then shall it be no griefe vnto thee, nor offence of minde vnto my lord, that he hath not shed blood causelesse, nor that my lorde hath not preserued him selfe: and when the Lord shall haue dealt well with my lorde, remember thine handmaide.

Darby Translation

that this shall be no stumbling-block to thee, nor offence of heart for my lord, either that thou hast shed blood without cause, or that my lord has avenged himself. And when Jehovah shall deal well with my lord, then remember thy handmaid.

Young's Literal Translation

that this is not to thee for a stumbling-block, and for an offence of heart to my lord — either to shed blood for nought, or my lord's restraining himself; and Jehovah hath done good to my lord, and thou hast remembered thy handmaid.'

Bible in Basic English

Then you will have no cause for grief, and my lord's heart will not be troubled because you have taken life without cause and have yourself given punishment for your wrongs: and when the Lord has been good to you, then give a thought to your servant.

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Cross references

“grief”

Romans 14:21 2 Corinthians 1:12 Proverbs 5:12 Proverbs 5:13

Romans 14:21 · BSB

It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.

2 Corinthians 1:12 · BSB

For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of…

Proverbs 5:12 · BSB

and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!

Proverbs 5:13 · BSB

I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my mentors.

“avenged”

1 Samuel 25:33 Romans 12:19 1 Samuel 24:15 1 Samuel 26:23 2 Samuel 22:48 Psalm 94:1

1 Samuel 25:33 · BSB

Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.

Romans 12:19 · BSB

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

1 Samuel 24:15 · BSB

May the LORD be our judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from your hand.”

1 Samuel 26:23 · BSB

May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. For the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed.

2 Samuel 22:48 · BSB

the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me,

Psalm 94:1 · BSB

O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth.

“remember”

Genesis 40:14 1 Samuel 25:40 Luke 23:42

Genesis 40:14 · BSB

But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison.

1 Samuel 25:40 · BSB

When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, “David has sent us to take you as his wife.”

Luke 23:42 · BSB

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

30When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel,

32Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day!

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