1 Kings 2:6
“Doe therefore according to thy wisedome, and let not his hoare head goe downe to the graue in peace.”
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1 Kings 2:6 Context
4That the Lord may continue his word which hee spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heede to their way, to walke before mee in trueth, with all their heart, and with all their soule, there shall not faile thee (sayd hee) a man on the throne of Israel. 5Moreouer thou knowest also what Ioab the sonne of Zeruiah did to mee, and what he did to the two captaines of the hostes of Israel, vnto Abner the sonne of Ner, and vnto Amasa the sonne of Iether, whom hee slewe, and shed the blood of warre in peace, and put the blood of warre vpon his girdle that was about his loynes, and in his shooes that were on his feet. 6Doe therefore according to thy wisedome, and let not his hoare head goe downe to the graue in peace. 7But shewe kindnesse vnto the sonnes of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eate at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother. 8And behold, thou hast with thee Shimei the sonne of Gera, a Beniamite of Bahurim, which cursed mee with a grieuous curse, in the day when I went to Mahanaim: but hee came downe to meete me at Iordane, and I sware to him by the Lord, saying, I will not put thee to death with the sword.
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Other Translations for 1 Kings 2:6
Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.
- King James Version
"So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray hair go down to Sheol in peace.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to Sheol in peace.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So be guided by your wisdom, and let not his white head go down to the underworld in peace.
- Basic English Bible
And thou shalt do according to thy wisdom, and not let his hoar head go down to Sheol in peace.
- Darby Bible
Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoary head go down to the grave in peace.
- Webster's Bible
Do therefore according to your wisdom, and don't let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
- World English Bible
and thou hast done according to thy wisdom, and dost not let his old age go down in peace to Sheol.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 2:6
2:6 Do therefore - That is, what in reason and justice thou seest fit.For tho' I was forced to forbear him, yet I never forgave him; punish himaccording to his demerits.