1 Samuel 29:7
7 Now turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers."
Other Translations of 1 Samuel 29:7
King James Version
7 Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease
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."
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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.