6 Deal with him according to your wisdom, but do not let his gray head go down to the grave in peace.
6 Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.
6 Act therefore according to your wisdom, but do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
6 Do what you think best with him, but by no means let him get off scot-free - make him pay.
6 Therefore do according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray hair go down to the grave in peace.
6 Do with him what you think best, but don't let him grow old and go to his grave in peace.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 2:6
Commentary on 1 Kings 2:5-11
(Read 1 Kings 2:5-11)
These dying counsels concerning Joab and Shimei, did not come from personal anger, but for the security of Solomon's throne, which was the murders he had committed, but would readily repeat them to carry any purpose; though long reprieved, he shall be reckoned with at last. Time does not wear out the guilt of any sin, particularly of murder. Concerning Shimei, Hold him not guiltless; do not think him any true friend to thee, or thy government, or fit to be trusted; he has no less malice now than he had then. David's dying sentiments are recorded, as delivered under the influence of the Holy Ghost, 2 Samuel 23:1-7. The Lord discovered to him the offices and the salvation of that glorious personage, the Messiah, whose coming he then foretold, and from whom he derived all his comforts and expectations. That passage gives a decided proof that David died under the influence of the Holy Ghost, in the exercise of faith and hope.