So the king said to Ziba, “All that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!” “I humbly bow before you,” said Ziba. “May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king!”
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may hav
When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell facedown in homage and said, “Help me, O king!”
“If anyone speaks to you,” said the king, “bring him to me, and he will not trouble you again!”
Joab fell facedown in homage and blessed the king. “Today,” said Joab, “your servant knows that he has found favor in yo