2 Samuel 7:1
American King James And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies;
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when the king dwelt in his house, and Jehovah had given him rest from all his enemies round about,
King James And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies;
World English Bible When the king lived in his house, and Yahweh had given him rest from all his enemies all around,
2 Samuel 7:2
American King James That the king said to Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells within curtains.
American Standard Version that the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.
King James That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.
World English Bible the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but God’s ark dwells within curtains.”
2 Samuel 7:3
American King James And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in your heart; for the LORD is with you.
American Standard Version And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thy heart; for Jehovah is with thee.
King James And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee.
World English Bible Nathan said to the king, “Go, do all that is in your heart, for Yahweh is with you.”
2 Samuel 7:4
American King James And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came to Nathan, saying,
American Standard Version And it came to pass the same night, that the word of Jehovah came unto Nathan, saying,
King James And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto Nathan, saying,
World English Bible That same night, Yahweh’s word came to Nathan, saying,
2 Samuel 7:5
American King James Go and tell my servant David, Thus said the LORD, Shall you build me an house for me to dwell in?
American Standard Version Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah, Shalt thou build me a house for me to dwell in?
King James Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in?
World English Bible “Go and tell my servant David, ‘Yahweh says, “Should you build me a house for me to dwell in?
2 Samuel 7:6
American King James Whereas I have not dwelled in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.
American Standard Version for I have not dwelt in a house since the day that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.
King James Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.
World English Bible For I have not lived in a house since the day that I brought the children of Israel up out of Egypt, even to this day, but have moved around in a tent and in a tabernacle.
2 Samuel 7:7
American King James In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spoke I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build you not me an house of cedar?
American Standard Version In all places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel, spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to be shepherd of my people Israel, saying, Why have ye not built me a house of cedar?
King James In all the places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people Israel, saying, Why build ye not me an house of cedar?
World English Bible In all places in which I have walked with all the children of Israel, did I say a word to anyone from the tribes of Israel whom I commanded to be shepherd of my people Israel, saying, ‘Why have you not built me a house of cedar?’”’
2 Samuel 7:8
American King James Now therefore so shall you say to my servant David, Thus said the LORD of hosts, I took you from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:
American Standard Version Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be prince over my people, over Israel;
King James Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:
World English Bible Now therefore tell my servant David this: ‘Yahweh of Armies says, “I took you from the sheep pen, from following the sheep, to be prince over my people, over Israel.
2 Samuel 7:9
American King James And I was with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies out of your sight, and have made you a great name, like to the name of the great men that are in the earth.
American Standard Version and I have been with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee; and I will make thee a great name, like unto the name of the great ones that are in the earth.
King James And I was with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth.
World English Bible I have been with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies from before you. I will make you a great name, like the name of the great ones who are in the earth.
2 Samuel 7:10
American King James Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,
American Standard Version And I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place, and be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as at the first,
King James Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,
World English Bible I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place and be moved no more. The children of wickedness will not afflict them any more, as at the first,
2 Samuel 7:11
American King James And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused you to rest from all your enemies. Also the LORD tells you that he will make you an house.
American Standard Version and `as' from the day that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel; and I will cause thee to rest from all thine enemies. Moreover Jehovah telleth thee that Jehovah will make thee a house.
King James And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.
World English Bible and as from the day that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. I will cause you to rest from all your enemies. Moreover Yahweh tells you that Yahweh will make you a house.
2 Samuel 7:12
American King James And when your days be fulfilled, and you shall sleep with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, which shall proceed out of your bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
American Standard Version When thy days are fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, that shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
King James And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
World English Bible When your days are fulfilled and you sleep with your fathers, I will set up your offspring after you, who will proceed out of your body, and I will establish his kingdom.
2 Samuel 7:13
American King James He shall build an house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
American Standard Version He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
King James He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.
World English Bible He will build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
2 Samuel 7:14
American King James I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:
American Standard Version I will be his father, and he shall be my son: if he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men;
King James I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:
World English Bible I will be his father, and he will be my son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the stripes of the children of men;
2 Samuel 7:15
American King James But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before you.
American Standard Version but my lovingkindness shall not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.
King James But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.
World English Bible but my loving kindness will not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before you.
2 Samuel 7:16
American King James And your house and your kingdom shall be established for ever before you: your throne shall be established for ever.
American Standard Version And thy house and thy kingdom shall be made sure for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
King James And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
World English Bible Your house and your kingdom will be made sure forever before you. Your throne will be established forever.”’”
2 Samuel 7:17
American King James According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak to David.
American Standard Version According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.
King James According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.
World English Bible Nathan spoke to David all these words, and according to all this vision.
2 Samuel 7:18
American King James Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that you have brought me till now?
American Standard Version Then David the king went in, and sat before Jehovah; and he said, Who am I, O Lord Jehovah, and what is my house, that thou hast brought me thus far?
King James Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?
World English Bible Then David the king went in and sat before Yahweh; and he said, “Who am I, Lord Yahweh, and what is my house, that you have brought me this far?
2 Samuel 7:19
American King James And this was yet a small thing in your sight, O Lord GOD; but you have spoken also of your servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD?
American Standard Version And this was yet a small thing in thine eyes, O Lord Jehovah; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come; and this `too' after the manner of men, O Lord Jehovah!
King James And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD?
World English Bible This was yet a small thing in your eyes, Lord Yahweh, but you have spoken also of your servant’s house for a great while to come; and this among men, Lord Yahweh!
2 Samuel 7:20
American King James And what can David say more to you? for you, Lord GOD, know your servant.
American Standard Version And what can David say more unto thee? for thou knowest thy servant, O Lord Jehovah.
King James And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant.
World English Bible What more can David say to you? For you know your servant, Lord Yahweh.
2 Samuel 7:21
American King James For your word's sake, and according to your own heart, have you done all these great things, to make your servant know them.
American Standard Version For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou wrought all this greatness, to make thy servant know it.
King James For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.
World English Bible For your word’s sake, and according to your own heart, you have worked all this greatness, to make your servant know it.
2 Samuel 7:22
American King James Why you are great, O LORD God: for there is none like you, neither is there any God beside you, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
American Standard Version Wherefore thou art great, O Jehovah God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God besides thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
King James Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
World English Bible Therefore you are great, Yahweh God. For there is no one like you, neither is there any God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears.
2 Samuel 7:23
American King James And what one nation in the earth is like your people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for your land, before your people, which you redeemed to you from Egypt, from the nations and their gods?
American Standard Version And what one nation in the earth is like thy people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem unto himself for a people, and to make him a name, and to do great things for you, and terrible things for thy land, before thy people, whom thou redeemest to thee out of Egypt, `from' the nations and their gods?
King James And what one nation in the earth is like thy people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt, from the nations and their gods?
World English Bible What one nation in the earth is like your people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem to himself for a people, and to make himself a name, and to do great things for you, and awesome things for your land, before your people, whom you redeemed to yourself out of Egypt, from the nations and their gods?
2 Samuel 7:24
American King James For you have confirmed to yourself your people Israel to be a people to you for ever: and you, LORD, are become their God.
American Standard Version And thou didst establish to thyself thy people Israel to be a people unto thee for ever; and thou, Jehovah, becamest their God.
King James For thou hast confirmed to thyself thy people Israel to be a people unto thee for ever: and thou, LORD, art become their God.
World English Bible You established for yourself your people Israel to be your people forever; and you, Yahweh, became their God.
2 Samuel 7:25
American King James And now, O LORD God, the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as you have said.
American Standard Version And now, O Jehovah God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, confirm thou it for ever, and do as thou hast spoken.
King James And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said.
World English Bible “Now, Yahweh God, the word that you have spoken concerning your servant, and concerning his house, confirm it forever, and do as you have spoken.
2 Samuel 7:26
American King James And let your name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of your servant David be established before you.
American Standard Version And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is God over Israel; and the house of thy servant David shall be established before thee.
King James And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God over Israel: and let the house of thy servant David be established before thee.
World English Bible Let your name be magnified forever, saying, ‘Yahweh of Armies is God over Israel; and the house of your servant David will be established before you.’
2 Samuel 7:27
American King James For you, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, have revealed to your servant, saying, I will build you an house: therefore has your servant found in his heart to pray this prayer to you.
American Standard Version For thou, O Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee a house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
King James For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
World English Bible For you, Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, have revealed to your servant, saying, ‘I will build you a house.’ Therefore your servant has found in his heart to pray this prayer to you.
2 Samuel 7:28
American King James And now, O Lord GOD, you are that God, and your words be true, and you have promised this goodness to your servant:
American Standard Version And now, O Lord Jehovah, thou art God, and thy words are truth, and thou hast promised this good thing unto thy servant:
King James And now, O Lord GOD, thou art that God, and thy words be true, and thou hast promised this goodness unto thy servant:
World English Bible “Now, O Lord Yahweh, you are God, and your words are truth, and you have promised this good thing to your servant.
2 Samuel 7:29
American King James Therefore now let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue for ever before you: for you, O Lord GOD, have spoken it: and with your blessing let the house of your servant be blessed for ever.
American Standard Version now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee; for thou, O Lord Jehovah, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.
King James Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.
World English Bible Now therefore, let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Lord Yahweh, have spoken it. Let the house of your servant be blessed forever with your blessing.”