Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands. New Living Translation Thank God for your good sense! Bless you for keeping me from murder and from carrying out vengeance with my own hands. English Standard Version Blessed be your discretion, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodguilt and from working salvation with my own hand! Berean Standard Bible Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. King James Bible And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand. New King James Version And blessed is your advice and blessed are you, because you have kept me this day from coming to bloodshed and from avenging myself with my own hand. New American Standard Bible and blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. NASB 1995 and blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. NASB 1977 and blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed, and from avenging myself by my own hand. Legacy Standard Bible and blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed and from saving myself by my own hand. Amplified Bible And blessed be your discretion and discernment, and blessed be you, who has kept me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself by my own hand. Christian Standard Bible May your discernment be blessed, and may you be blessed. Today you kept me from participating in bloodshed and avenging myself by my own hand. Holman Christian Standard Bible Your discernment is blessed, and you are blessed. Today you kept me from participating in bloodshed and avenging myself by my own hand. American Standard Version and blessed be thy discretion, and blessed be thou, that hast kept me this day from bloodguiltiness, and from avenging myself with mine own hand. Contemporary English Version And you should also be praised. Your good sense kept me from taking revenge and killing innocent people. English Revised Version and blessed be thy wisdom, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from bloodguiltiness, and from avenging myself with mine own hand. GOD'S WORD® Translation May your good judgment be blessed. Also, may you be blessed for keeping me from slaughtering people today and from getting a victory by my own efforts. Good News Translation Thank God for your good sense and for what you have done today in keeping me from the crime of murder and from taking my own revenge. International Standard Version Blessed be your good judgment, and blessed be you, who today stopped me from shedding blood and delivering myself by my own actions. NET Bible Praised be your good judgment! May you yourself be rewarded for having prevented me this day from shedding blood and taking matters into my own hands! New Heart English Bible Blessed is your discretion, and blessed are you, that have kept me this day from blood guiltiness, and from avenging myself with my own hand. Webster's Bible Translation And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, who hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with my own hand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBlessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. World English Bible Blessed is your discretion, and blessed are you, who have kept me today from blood guiltiness, and from avenging myself with my own hand. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand blessed [is] your discretion, and blessed [are] you in that you have restrained me this day from coming in with blood, and to restrain my hand to myself. Young's Literal Translation and blessed is thy discretion, and blessed art thou in that thou hast restrained me this day from coming in with blood, and to restrain my hand to myself. Smith's Literal Translation And blessed thy discernment, and blessed thou who finished me this day from coming for bloods, and my hand saving for me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd blessed be thou, who hast kept me to day, from coming to blood, and revenging me with my own hand. Catholic Public Domain Version And blessed are you, who prevented me today from going to blood, and from taking revenge for myself with my own hand. New American Bible Blessed is your good judgment and blessed are you yourself. Today you have prevented me from shedding blood and rescuing myself with my own hand. New Revised Standard Version Blessed be your good sense, and blessed be you, who have kept me today from bloodguilt and from avenging myself by my own hand! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd blessed be your advice, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and spared my hands this day from shedding blood. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed is your discernment! Blessed are you because you restrained me today to enter into blood and you saved my hands today from blood! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and blessed be thy discretion, and blessed be thou, that hast kept me this day from bloodguiltiness, and from finding redress for myself with mine own hand. Brenton Septuagint Translation and blessed be thy conduct, and blessed be thou, who hast hindered me this very day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Abigail Intercedes for Nabal…32Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! 33Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. 34Otherwise, as surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, who has restrained me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, then surely no male belonging to Nabal would have been left alive by morning light.”… Cross References Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. Proverbs 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Ephesians 4:26-27 “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold. Proverbs 19:11 A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. Colossians 3:12-13 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. 1 Peter 3:11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. Proverbs 14:29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Romans 14:19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Treasury of Scripture And blessed be your advice, and blessed be you, which have kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with my own hand. blessed Psalm 141:5 Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities. Proverbs 9:9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Proverbs 17:10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. which hast 1 Samuel 25:26 Now therefore, my lord, as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal. avenging 1 Samuel 25:26,31 Now therefore, my lord, as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal… 1 Samuel 24:19 For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day. 1 Samuel 26:9,10 And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless? … Jump to Previous Advice Avenging Blessed Blessing Blood Bloodguilt Bloodguiltiness Bloodshed Crime Discernment Discretion Hand Judgment Keeping Kept Punishment Redress Restrain Restrained Sense Shed Thou Today WrongsJump to Next Advice Avenging Blessed Blessing Blood Bloodguilt Bloodguiltiness Bloodshed Crime Discernment Discretion Hand Judgment Keeping Kept Punishment Redress Restrain Restrained Sense Shed Thou Today Wrongs1 Samuel 25 1. Samuel dies2. David in Paran sends to Nabal 10. Provoked by Nabal's rudeness, he minds to destroy him 14. Abigail understanding thereof 18. takes a present 23. and by her wisdom 32. pacifies David 36. Nabal hearing thereof, dies 39. David takes Abigail and Ahinoam to be his wives 44. Michal is given to Phalti Blessed is your discernment This phrase acknowledges the wisdom and insight of Abigail, who intervened to prevent David from committing a rash act of vengeance. Discernment is a valued trait in biblical literature, often associated with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10). Abigail's discernment is seen as a divine gift, enabling her to act wisely and prevent bloodshed. Her actions reflect the biblical principle that wisdom and understanding are more valuable than physical strength or weapons (Proverbs 3:13-18). and blessed are you because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe future king of Israel, who is on the run from King Saul. In this chapter, he is about to take vengeance on Nabal for his insult and refusal to provide provisions. 2. Abigail The intelligent and discerning wife of Nabal, who intervenes to prevent David from committing bloodshed. Her actions and words are pivotal in this account. 3. Nabal A wealthy but foolish man whose name means "fool." His refusal to help David and his men sets the stage for the conflict. 4. Carmel The location where Nabal's estate is situated. It is in this region that the events of 1 Samuel 25 unfold. 5. The Event David's anger and intent to take vengeance on Nabal, which is averted by Abigail's wise intervention. Teaching Points The Power of DiscernmentAbigail's discernment is praised by David. In our lives, we should seek God's wisdom to discern right from wrong and act accordingly. Blessings of Restraint David acknowledges the blessing of being restrained from sin. We should value and seek restraint, especially when tempted to act in anger or revenge. The Role of Peacemakers Abigail acts as a peacemaker, preventing bloodshed. As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers in our communities and relationships. God's Sovereignty in Conflict This account illustrates how God can use individuals to prevent sin and guide His people. Trust in God's sovereignty in resolving conflicts. The Consequences of Foolishness Nabal's folly nearly leads to disaster. We should be mindful of our actions and words, understanding their potential impact on others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 25:33?2. How does 1 Samuel 25:33 highlight the importance of heeding wise counsel? 3. What role does God's intervention play in David's decision in 1 Samuel 25:33? 4. How can we apply David's restraint in 1 Samuel 25:33 to our conflicts? 5. What other biblical examples show the value of listening to godly advice? 6. How does 1 Samuel 25:33 encourage us to seek God's guidance in decisions? 7. How does 1 Samuel 25:33 demonstrate God's intervention in human affairs? 8. What role does Abigail play in the narrative of 1 Samuel 25:33? 9. How does 1 Samuel 25:33 reflect the theme of wisdom in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 25? 11. What role did Abigail play in David's life? 12. Who was Nabal in the Bible? 13. 1 Samuel 25:37–38 – Could Nabal’s sudden death be a natural event, and if so, why is it attributed to divine judgment with no additional evidence? 14. 1 Samuel 25:21–22 – Why would David, future king, threaten such violence over a refusal of hospitality, seemingly contradicting biblical ethics of mercy? What Does 1 Samuel 25:33 Mean Blessed is your discernmentDavid opens with “Blessed is your discernment” (1 Samuel 25:33), admiring Abigail’s God-given ability to read a dangerous situation and act wisely. • Scripture consistently celebrates such spiritual insight: “He grants wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning” (Daniel 2:21), and “the discerning acquire knowledge” (Proverbs 18:15). • Abigail’s discernment mirrors the call in Philippians 1:9–10, that love “abound… so that you may approve what is excellent.” She sees more than the surface insult; she perceives the impending sin and steps in. • Like Solomon later asked in 1 Kings 3:9, Abigail exercises “an understanding heart” that keeps David on God’s path. and blessed are you David moves from praising her insight to praising her person. • Psalm 1:1–3 paints the blessed individual as one who delights in God’s law; Abigail fits that portrait by aligning herself with righteousness rather than her husband’s folly (1 Samuel 25:25). • Jesus echoes this commendation centuries later: “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9). Abigail’s blessing anticipates that beatitude—she risks her safety to bring peace. • Proverbs 31:30 reminds us, “A woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” David’s words foreshadow that enduring principle. because today you kept me from bloodshed David recognizes that her intervention literally halted a massacre. • Earlier he had restrained himself from killing Saul (1 Samuel 24), but anger flared again here; Abigail serves as God’s new safeguard. • Exodus 20:13, “You shall not murder,” stands behind the gravity of what nearly occurred. • James 1:20 warns, “man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.” Abigail becomes the human brake that lets righteousness prevail. • Her action models Proverbs 15:1, “A gentle answer turns away wrath,” showing how calm appeal can cool hot tempers. and from avenging myself by my own hand David confesses that he was moments from taking personal revenge. • Deuteronomy 32:35—“Vengeance is Mine”—sets the divine boundary he was about to cross. Abigail’s words realign him with that truth. • Romans 12:19 restates the same principle: believers must “leave room for God’s wrath.” Abigail embodies that verse centuries early. • 1 Peter 2:23 points to Christ, who “when reviled, did not retaliate.” Abigail’s counsel nudges David toward that Christ-like restraint, reserving justice for God’s timing (1 Samuel 25:38, where the Lord judges Nabal). • By relinquishing revenge, David preserves both his conscience and his future kingship, echoing Proverbs 20:22, “Do not say, ‘I will repay evil’; wait for the LORD.” summary Abigail’s swift, Spirit-tuned discernment saves David from a rash, blood-stained choice. Her blessed insight, blessed character, and peacemaking courage redirect the future king from personal vengeance back to trusting God’s justice. The verse reminds us that God often uses wise, courageous believers to keep His people from sin, steering them instead toward obedience, self-control, and reliance on the Lord to right every wrong. (33) And blessed be thy advice.--David, with his usual frank generosity, allows he has been in the wrong in giving way to wild, ungovernable passion, and openly confesses that if Abigail had not met him and reasoned with him, he would have carried out his purpose, and stained his fair fame for ever with a terrible crime. His dark purpose was to cut off, root and branch, the whole house of Nabal, amongst others the woman standing before him there. It is noticeable how, in this age of deeper religion and of higher culture, the old superstitious reverence for vows, taken in moments of frenzy or of extreme excitement, had given place to a calmer and more reasonable spirit. Never had a more solemn vow been taken than David's that morning, when he took a solemn oath that he would murder the whole house of Nabal; and yet, before the sun set he is convinced of the wickedness of his purpose, and sooner than carry it out he deliberately breaks the oath. Some years before, Saul--had he not been forcibly hindered by the people--would, by the murder of his son, the hero-prince Jonathan, have fulfilled the rash oath which he swore at the battle of Michmash (1Samuel 14:24; 1Samuel 14:45); and Jephthah, the judge of Israel, we know, in the person of his loved daughter, ruthlessly carried out his wild, useless oath (Judges 11:34; Judges 11:40).Hebrew Blessed [is]וּבָר֥וּךְ (ū·ḇā·rūḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse your discernment, טַעְמֵ֖ךְ (ṭa‘·mêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 2940: A taste, perception, intelligence, a mandate and blessed [are] וּבְרוּכָ֣ה (ū·ḇə·rū·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse you, אָ֑תְּ (’āt) Pronoun - second person feminine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you because אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that today הַיּ֤וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day you kept me כְּלִתִ֜נִי (kə·li·ṯi·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person feminine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3607: To shut up, restrain, withhold from bloodshed בְדָמִ֔ים (ḇə·ḏā·mîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed and from avenging וְהֹשֵׁ֥עַ (wə·hō·šê·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor myself by my own hand. יָדִ֖י (yā·ḏî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand Links 1 Samuel 25:33 NIV1 Samuel 25:33 NLT 1 Samuel 25:33 ESV 1 Samuel 25:33 NASB 1 Samuel 25:33 KJV 1 Samuel 25:33 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 25:33 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 25:33 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 25:33 French Bible 1 Samuel 25:33 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 25:33 And blessed be your discretion and blessed (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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