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Then the king said to Ziba, “All that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours.” Ziba said, “I do obeisance; let me find favor in your sight, my lord the king.”

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17 The one who first states a case seems right,
    until the other comes and cross-examines.

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13 If one gives answer before hearing,
    it is folly and shame.(A)

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Desire without knowledge is not good,
    and one who moves too hurriedly misses the way.

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Law concerning Witnesses

15 “A single witness shall not suffice to convict a person of any crime or wrongdoing in connection with any offense that may be committed. Only on the evidence of two or three witnesses shall a charge be sustained.(A)

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You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds officials and subverts the cause of those who are in the right.(A)

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22 Joab prostrated himself with his face to the ground and did obeisance and blessed the king, and Joab said, “Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord the king, in that the king has granted the request of his servant.”

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10 The king said, “If anyone says anything to you, bring him to me, and he shall never touch you again.” 11 Then she said, “Please, may the king keep the Lord your God in mind, so that the avenger of blood may kill no more and my son not be destroyed.” He said, “As the Lord lives, not one hair of your son shall fall to the ground.”(A)

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When the woman of Tekoa came[a] to the king, she fell on her face to the ground and did obeisance and said, “Help, O king!”(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 14.4 Heb mss Gk Syr Vg: MT said