Then David spoke to Jehovah when he saw the Angel who was striking the people, and said, Surely I have sinned, and I have committed iniquity; but these sheep, what have they done? Let Your hand, I pray, be against me and against my father's house.

nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation should not perish.

Therefore the sons of Israel were not able to stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they are accursed. Neither will I be with you anymore, unless you destroy the accursed from among you.

And Achan answered Joshua and said, Indeed I have sinned against Jehovah the God of Israel, and this is what I have done:

When I saw among the spoils a beautiful garment from Shinar, two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. And behold, they are hidden in the earth in the midst of my tent, with the silver under it.

And David said to God, Was it not I who commanded the people to be numbered? I am the one who has sinned and done evil indeed; but these sheep, what have they done? Let Your hand, I pray, O Jehovah my God, be against me and my father's house, but not against Your people to be plagued.

Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.

saying, Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you.