1 Samuel 24:1
American King James And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
King James And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
World English Bible When Saul had returned from following the Philistines, he was told, “Behold, David is in the wilderness of En Gedi.”
1 Samuel 24:2
American King James Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men on the rocks of the wild goats.
American Standard Version Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.
King James Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.
World English Bible Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men on the rocks of the wild goats.
1 Samuel 24:3
American King James And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.
American Standard Version And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet. Now David and his men were abiding in the innermost parts of the cave.
King James And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.
World English Bible He came to the sheep pens by the way, where there was a cave; and Saul went in to relieve himself. Now David and his men were staying in the innermost parts of the cave.
1 Samuel 24:4
American King James And the men of David said to him, Behold the day of which the LORD said to you, Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do to him as it shall seem good to you. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privately.
American Standard Version And the men of David said unto him, Behold, the day of which Jehovah said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thy hand, and thou shalt do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.
King James And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.
World English Bible David’s men said to him, “Behold, the day of which Yahweh said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, and you shall do to him as it shall seem good to you.’” Then David arose and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe secretly.
1 Samuel 24:5
American King James And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
American Standard Version And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
King James And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
World English Bible Afterward, David’s heart struck him because he had cut off Saul’s skirt.
1 Samuel 24:6
American King James And he said to his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the LORD's anointed, to stretch forth my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.
American Standard Version And he said unto his men, Jehovah forbid that I should do this thing unto my lord, Jehovah's anointed, to put forth my hand against him, seeing he is Jehovah's anointed.
King James And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD's anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.
World English Bible He said to his men, “Yahweh forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, Yahweh’s anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, since he is Yahweh’s anointed.”
1 Samuel 24:7
American King James So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
American Standard Version So David checked his men with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. And Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
King James So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
World English Bible So David checked his men with these words, and didn’t allow them to rise against Saul. Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
1 Samuel 24:8
American King James David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.
American Standard Version David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David bowed with his face to the earth, and did obeisance.
King James David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.
World English Bible David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave and cried after Saul, saying, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed with his face to the earth, and showed respect.
1 Samuel 24:9
American King James And David said to Saul, Why hear you men's words, saying, Behold, David seeks your hurt?
American Standard Version And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearkenest thou to men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
King James And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
World English Bible David said to Saul, “Why do you listen to men’s words, saying, ‘Behold, David seeks to harm you?’
1 Samuel 24:10
American King James Behold, this day your eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered you to day into my hand in the cave: and some bade me kill you: but my eye spared you; and I said, I will not put forth my hand against my lord; for he is the LORD's anointed.
American Standard Version Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that Jehovah had delivered thee to-day into my hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee; but `mine eye' spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth my hand against my lord; for he is Jehovah's anointed.
King James Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the LORD's anointed.
World English Bible Behold, today your eyes have seen how Yahweh had delivered you today into my hand in the cave. Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you. I said, ‘I will not stretch out my hand against my lord, for he is Yahweh’s anointed.’
1 Samuel 24:11
American King James Moreover, my father, see, yes, see the skirt of your robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of your robe, and killed you not, know you and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against you; yet you hunt my soul to take it.
American Standard Version Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against thee, though thou huntest after my life to take it.
King James Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.
World English Bible Moreover, my father, behold, yes, see the skirt of your robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of your robe and didn’t kill you, know and see that there is neither evil nor disobedience in my hand. I have not sinned against you, though you hunt for my life to take it.
1 Samuel 24:12
American King James The LORD judge between me and you, and the LORD avenge me of you: but my hand shall not be on you.
American Standard Version Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
King James The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
World English Bible May Yahweh judge between me and you, and may Yahweh avenge me of you; but my hand will not be on you.
1 Samuel 24:13
American King James As said the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceeds from the wicked: but my hand shall not be on you.
American Standard Version As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
King James As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
World English Bible As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes wickedness;’ but my hand will not be on you.
1 Samuel 24:14
American King James After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom do you pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.
American Standard Version After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.
King James After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.
World English Bible Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom do you pursue? A dead dog? A flea?
1 Samuel 24:15
American King James The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and you, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of your hand.
American Standard Version Jehovah therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thy hand.
King James The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.
World English Bible May Yahweh therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and you, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of your hand.”
1 Samuel 24:16
American King James And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, Is this your voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.
King James And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.
World English Bible It came to pass, when David had finished speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, “Is that your voice, my son David?” Saul lifted up his voice and wept.
1 Samuel 24:17
American King James And he said to David, You are more righteous than I: for you have rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded you evil.
American Standard Version And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rendered unto me good, whereas I have rendered unto thee evil.
King James And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
World English Bible He said to David, “You are more righteous than I; for you have done good to me, whereas I have done evil to you.
1 Samuel 24:18
American King James And you have showed this day how that you have dealt well with me: for as much as when the LORD had delivered me into your hand, you killed me not.
American Standard Version And thou hast declared this day how that thou hast dealt well with me, forasmuch as when Jehovah had delivered me up into thy hand, thou killedst me not.
King James And thou hast showed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not.
World English Bible You have declared today how you have dealt well with me, because when Yahweh had delivered me up into your hand, you didn’t kill me.
1 Samuel 24:19
American King James For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? why the LORD reward you good for that you have done to me this day.
American Standard Version For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore Jehovah reward thee good for that which thou hast done unto me this day.
King James For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.
World English Bible For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me today.
1 Samuel 24:20
American King James And now, behold, I know well that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand.
American Standard Version And now, behold, I know that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thy hand.
King James And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine hand.
World English Bible Now, behold, I know that you will surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.
1 Samuel 24:21
American King James Swear now therefore to me by the LORD, that you will not cut off my seed after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house.
American Standard Version Swear now therefore unto me by Jehovah, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
King James Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
World English Bible Swear now therefore to me by Yahweh that you will not cut off my offspring after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father’s house.”
1 Samuel 24:22
American King James And David swore to Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men got them up to the hold.
American Standard Version And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the stronghold.
King James And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold.
World English Bible David swore to Saul. Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.