7 Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease [1] not the lords of the Philistines.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 29:7

New International Version

7 Now turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers."

English Standard Version

7 So go back now; and go peaceably, that you may not displease the lords of the Philistines."

The Message

7 So it's best that you leave peacefully, now. It's not worth it, displeasing the Philistine warlords."

New King James Version

7 Therefore return now, and go in peace, that you may not displease the lords of the Philistines."

New Living Translation

7 Please don't upset them, but go back quietly."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 29:7

Commentary on 1 Samuel 29:6-11

(Read 1 Samuel 29:6-11)

David scarcely ever had a greater deliverance than when dismissed from such insnaring service. God's people should always behave themselves so, as, if possible, to get the good word of all they have dealings with: and it is due to those who have acted well, to speak well of them.