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and blessed be your discretion, and blessed be you, that have kept me this day from blood guiltiness, and from avenging myself with my own hand.
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The Blessing of Reproof
Commentators note that David doesn't just tolerate Abigail's correction; he blesses her and her wisdom. He models a godly response to reproof by recognizing it as a merciful intervention from God, designed to prevent him from sinning. This teaches that we should be thankful for those who offer timely cautions.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
And blessed be thy advice. —David, with his usual frank generosity, admits he was in the wrong in giving way to wild, ung…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And blessed [be] your advice Thanks be to God, and to you for it, being wise, good, and seasonable; or "your taste" …
Presbyterian
David gives God thanks for sending him this welcome check from a sinful course. When anyone meets us with counsel, direction, comfort, caution, or …
