From these verses we may learn that
no innocence can shield a man from the calumnies of the wicked. David had been
scrupulously careful to avoid any appearance of rebellion against Saul, whom he
constantly styled “the Lord’s
anointed”; but all
this could not protect him from lying tongues. As the shadow follows the
substance, so envy pursues goodness. It is only at the tree laden with fruit
that men throw stones. If we would live without being slandered we must wait
till we get to heaven. Let us be very heedful not to believe the flying rumors
which are always harassing gracious men.
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