27 And he has slandered your servant to my lord the king. My lord the king is like an angel of God; so do whatever you wish.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 19:27

King James Version

27 And he hath slandered thy servant unto my lord the king; but my lord the king is as an angel of God: do therefore what is good in thine eyes.

English Standard Version

27 He has slandered your servant to my lord the king. But my lord the king is like the angel of God; do therefore what seems good to you.

The Message

27 And then he lied to you about me. But my master the king has been like one of God's angels: he knew what was right and did it.

New King James Version

27 And he has slandered your servant to my lord the king, but my lord the king is like the angel of God. Therefore do what is good in your eyes.

New Living Translation

27 Ziba has slandered me by saying that I refused to come. But I know that my lord the king is like an angel of God, so do what you think is best.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:27

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:24-30

(Read 2 Samuel 19:24-30)

David recalls the forfeiture of Mephibosheth's estate; and he expressed joy for the king's return. A good man contentedly bears his own losses, while he sees Israel in peace, and the Son of David exalted.