Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But David said, “What have I done now? Was it not just a
King James Version
And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
Holman Bible
“What have I done now?” protested David. “It was just a question.”
International Standard Version
"What have I done now?" David asked. "It was just a question, wasn't it?"
A Conservative Version
And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
American Standard Version
And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
Amplified
But David said, “What have I done now? Was it not just a [harmless] question?”
Bible in Basic English
And David said, What have I done now? was it not only a word?
Darby Translation
And David said, What have I now done? Was it not laid upon me?
Julia Smith Translation
And David will say, What did I now? is this not the word?
King James 2000
And David said, What have I now done? Is it not a word?
Lexham Expanded Bible
David replied, "What have I done now? {I merely asked a question}!
Modern King James verseion
And David said, What have I done now? Was it not only a word?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And David answered, "What have I now done? Is there any more, save a word?"
NET Bible
David replied, "What have I done now? Can't I say anything?"
New Heart English Bible
David said, "What have I now done? Is there not a cause?"
The Emphasized Bible
And David said, What have I done, now? Was there not, a cause?
Webster
And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
World English Bible
David said, "What have I now done? Is there not a cause?"
Youngs Literal Translation
And David saith, 'What have I done now? is it not a word?'
Themes
Armies » March in ranks » Champions fight instead of
Championship » Instances of » Goliath and david
Topics
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 17:29
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Enters The Scene Of Battle
28
Eliab, David's oldest brother, heard David talking to the men. Then Eliab became angry with David. Why did you come here, he asked him, and with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know how overconfident and headstrong you are. You came here just to see the battle.
29 But David said, “What have I done now? Was it not just a
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Cross References
Proverbs 15:1
A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.
Acts 11:2-4
When Peter went to Jerusalem, those who favored circumcision argued with him.
1 Corinthians 2:15
He that is spiritual judges all things, yet no man judges him.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil for evil, or insult for insult. Do just the opposite. For you were called to inherit a blessing.