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Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.
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Verse 9 is found in chapter 2 of 1 Kings. David gives Solomon final instructions concerning the government and specific people who played decisive roles during his reign. He commands him to walk in the ways of the Lord and keep his commandments, linking the stability of the dynasty to covenant obedience. At the same time, David recalls unresolved matters involving Joab, Shimei, and the sons of Barzillai. The speech combines spiritual, political, and family responsibility.
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Deutsch · L1912 Du aber laß ihn nicht unschuldig sein; denn du bist ein weiser Mann und wirst wohl wissen, was du ihm tun sollst, daß du seine grauen Haare mit Blut hinunter in die Grube bringst.
Español · RVR1909 Empero ahora no lo absolverás: que hombre sabio eres, y sabes cómo te has de haber con él: y harás descender sus canas con sangre a la sepultura.
Español · NTBT Ahora no lo tengas por inocente. Tú eres un hombre sabio y sabrás lo que debes hacer con él; harás que su cabeza canosa baje ensangrentada al Seol».
Français · LSG Maintenant, tu ne le laisseras pas impuni; car tu es un homme sage, et tu sais comment tu dois le traiter. Tu feras descendre ensanglantés ses cheveux blancs dans le séjour des morts.
Italiano · DIO1885 Ma ora non lasciarlo impunito; perciocchè tu sei uomo savio; considera dunque ciò che tu gli avrai da fare, e fa’ scendere la sua canutezza nel sepolcro per morte sanguinosa.
Português · ARC Mas agora não o tenhas por inculpável, pois és homem sábio, e bem saberás o que lhe hás de fazer para que faças com que as suas cãs desçam à sepultura com sangue.
中文 · RCUV 但現在你不要以他為無罪。你是有智慧的人，必知道怎樣待他，使他白髮流血下陰間。」
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