2 Samuel 12:1
American King James And the LORD sent Nathan to David. And he came to him, and said to him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.
American Standard Version And Jehovah sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.
King James And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.
World English Bible Yahweh sent Nathan to David. He came to him, and said to him, “There were two men in one city: the one rich, and the other poor.
2 Samuel 12:2
American King James The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:
American Standard Version The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds;
King James The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds:
World English Bible The rich man had very many flocks and herds,
2 Samuel 12:3
American King James But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was to him as a daughter.
American Standard Version but the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own morsel, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.
King James But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.
World English Bible but the poor man had nothing, except one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and raised. It grew up together with him and with his children. It ate of his own food, drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was like a daughter to him.
2 Samuel 12:4
American King James And there came a travelers to the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come to him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.
American Standard Version And there came a traveller unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him, but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.
King James And there came a traveler unto the rich man, and he spared to take of his own flock and of his own herd, to dress for the wayfaring man that was come unto him; but took the poor man's lamb, and dressed it for the man that was come to him.
World English Bible A traveler came to the rich man, and he didn’t want to take of his own flock and of his own herd to prepare for the wayfaring man who had come to him, but took the poor man’s lamb and prepared it for the man who had come to him.”
2 Samuel 12:5
American King James And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD lives, the man that has done this thing shall surely die:
American Standard Version And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As Jehovah liveth, the man that hath done this is worthy to die:
King James And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:
World English Bible David’s anger burned hot against the man, and he said to Nathan, “As Yahweh lives, the man who has done this deserves to die!
2 Samuel 12:6
American King James And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
American Standard Version and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
King James And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
World English Bible He must restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and because he had no pity!”
2 Samuel 12:7
American King James And Nathan said to David, You are the man. Thus said the LORD God of Israel, I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you out of the hand of Saul;
American Standard Version And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
King James And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;
World English Bible Nathan said to David, “You are the man! This is what Yahweh, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you out of the hand of Saul.
2 Samuel 12:8
American King James And I gave you your master's house, and your master's wives into your bosom, and gave you the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given to you such and such things.
American Standard Version and I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would have added unto thee such and such things.
King James And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.
World English Bible I gave you your master’s house and your master’s wives into your bosom, and gave you the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that would have been too little, I would have added to you many more such things.
2 Samuel 12:9
American King James Why have you despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? you have killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and have taken his wife to be your wife, and have slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.
American Standard Version Wherefore hast thou despised the word of Jehovah, to do that which is evil in his sight? thou hast smitten Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.
King James Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.
World English Bible Why have you despised Yahweh’s word, to do that which is evil in his sight? You have struck Uriah the Hittite with the sword, have taken his wife to be your wife, and have slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.
2 Samuel 12:10
American King James Now therefore the sword shall never depart from your house; because you have despised me, and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.
American Standard Version Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thy house, because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife.
King James Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife.
World English Bible Now therefore the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised me and have taken Uriah the Hittite’s wife to be your wife.’
2 Samuel 12:11
American King James Thus said the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against you out of your own house, and I will take your wives before your eyes, and give them to your neighbor, and he shall lie with your wives in the sight of this sun.
American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house; and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbor, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.
King James Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbor, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.
World English Bible “This is what Yahweh says: ‘Behold, I will raise up evil against you out of your own house; and I will take your wives before your eyes and give them to your neighbor, and he will lie with your wives in the sight of this sun.
2 Samuel 12:12
American King James For you did it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.
American Standard Version For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.
King James For thou didst it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.
World English Bible For you did this secretly, but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun.’”
2 Samuel 12:13
American King James And David said to Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said to David, The LORD also has put away your sin; you shall not die.
American Standard Version And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against Jehovah. And Nathan said unto David, Jehovah also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.
King James And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.
World English Bible David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against Yahweh.” Nathan said to David, “Yahweh also has put away your sin. You will not die.
2 Samuel 12:14
American King James However,, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born to you shall surely die.
American Standard Version Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.
King James Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.
World English Bible However, because by this deed you have given great occasion to Yahweh’s enemies to blaspheme, the child also who is born to you will surely die.”
2 Samuel 12:15
American King James And Nathan departed to his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bore to David, and it was very sick.
American Standard Version And Nathan departed unto his house. And Jehovah struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick.
King James And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick.
World English Bible Then Nathan departed to his house. Yahweh struck the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and he was very sick.
2 Samuel 12:16
American King James David therefore sought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night on the earth.
American Standard Version David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.
King James David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.
World English Bible David therefore begged God for the child; and David fasted, and went in and lay all night on the ground.
2 Samuel 12:17
American King James And the elders of his house arose, and went to him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.
American Standard Version And the elders of his house arose, `and stood' beside him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.
King James And the elders of his house arose, and went to him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.
World English Bible The elders of his house arose beside him, to raise him up from the earth; but he would not, and he didn’t eat bread with them.
2 Samuel 12:18
American King James And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spoke to him, and he would not listen to our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead?
American Standard Version And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead; for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he hearkened not unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead!
King James And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead?
World English Bible On the seventh day, the child died. David’s servants were afraid to tell him that the child was dead, for they said, “Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spoke to him and he didn’t listen to our voice. How will he then harm himself if we tell him that the child is dead?”
2 Samuel 12:19
American King James But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said to his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead.
American Standard Version But when David saw that his servants were whispering together, David perceived that the child was dead; and David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead.
King James But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead.
World English Bible But when David saw that his servants were whispering together, David perceived that the child was dead; and David said to his servants, “Is the child dead?” They said, “He is dead.”
2 Samuel 12:20
American King James Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.
American Standard Version Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel; and he came into the house of Jehovah, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.
King James Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.
World English Bible Then David arose from the earth, and washed and anointed himself, and changed his clothing; and he came into Yahweh’s house, and worshiped. Then he came to his own house; and when he requested, they set bread before him and he ate.
2 Samuel 12:21
American King James Then said his servants to him, What thing is this that you have done? you did fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, you did rise and eat bread.
American Standard Version Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.
King James Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.
World English Bible Then his servants said to him, “What is this that you have done? You fasted and wept for the child while he was alive, but when the child was dead, you rose up and ate bread.”
2 Samuel 12:22
American King James And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?
American Standard Version And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who knoweth whether Jehovah will not be gracious to me, that the child may live?
King James And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?
World English Bible He said, “While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept; for I said, ‘Who knows whether Yahweh will not be gracious to me, that the child may live?’
2 Samuel 12:23
American King James But now he is dead, why should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
American Standard Version But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.
King James But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
World English Bible But now he is dead. Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”
2 Samuel 12:24
American King James And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her, and lay with her: and she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.
American Standard Version And David comforted Bath-sheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon. And Jehovah loved him;
King James And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him.
World English Bible David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her, and lay with her. She bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Yahweh loved him;
2 Samuel 12:25
American King James And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
American Standard Version and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, for Jehovah's sake.
King James And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD.
World English Bible and he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet, and he named him Jedidiah, for Yahweh’s sake.
2 Samuel 12:26
American King James And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.
American Standard Version Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.
King James And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.
World English Bible Now Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.
2 Samuel 12:27
American King James And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
American Standard Version And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah; yea, I have taken the city of waters.
King James And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
World English Bible Joab sent messengers to David, and said, “I have fought against Rabbah. Yes, I have taken the city of waters.
2 Samuel 12:28
American King James Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.
American Standard Version Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.
King James Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.
World English Bible Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called by my name.”
2 Samuel 12:29
American King James And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.
American Standard Version And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.
King James And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.
World English Bible David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah, and fought against it and took it.
2 Samuel 12:30
American King James And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight whereof was a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was set on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance.
American Standard Version And he took the crown of their king from off his head; and the weight thereof was a talent of gold, and `in it were' precious stones; and it was set on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city, exceeding much.
King James And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight whereof was a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was set on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance.
World English Bible He took the crown of their king from off his head; and its weight was a talent of gold, and in it were precious stones; and it was set on David’s head. He brought a great quantity of plunder out of the city.
2 Samuel 12:31
American King James And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brick-kiln: and thus did he to all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.
American Standard Version And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brickkiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem.
King James And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brick-kiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem.
World English Bible He brought out the people who were in it, and put them to work under saws, under iron picks, under axes of iron, and made them go to the brick kiln; and he did so to all the cities of the children of Ammon. Then David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.