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So David and his men went by the way; and Shimei went along on the hill-side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.
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Smiles Can Be More Dangerous Than Frowns
Commentator Matthew Henry observes that David's patient response to Shimei's curses reveals a profound spiritual truth: the world's smiles and flatteries are often more dangerous than its frowns and insults. While flattery can lead to poor judgment, unjust criticism can lead a humble person to healthy self-examination and reliance on God.
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2 Samuel
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as David and his men went by the way In the high road that led to Bahurim, taking no notice of the cursing of Sh…
Presbyterian
David bore Shimei's curses much better than Ziba's flatteries; by these he was led to make a wrong judgment about another, by those to make a right…
