Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
New American Standard Bible
When Saul saw that he was
King James Version
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
Holman Bible
When Saul observed that David was very successful, he dreaded him.
International Standard Version
When Saul saw that David was highly successful, he feared him.
American Standard Version
And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
Amplified
When Saul saw that he was prospering greatly, he was afraid of him.
Bible in Basic English
And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear of him.
Darby Translation
And Saul saw that he prospered well, and he stood in awe of him.
Julia Smith Translation
And Saul will see that he is prudent greatly, and he will be afraid of his face.
King James 2000
Therefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
but when Saul saw that he [was] very successful, {he was severely threatened by him}.
Modern King James verseion
And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wherefore, when Saul saw that he was so exceeding wise, he was afraid of him.
NET Bible
When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him.
New Heart English Bible
When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
The Emphasized Bible
And, when Saul saw that, he, was acting very prudently, he was afraid of him.
Webster
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
World English Bible
When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Saul seeth that he is acting very wisely, and is afraid of him,
Themes
David » King of israel » Saul's jealousy of
Jealousy » Instances of » Saul, of david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Interlinear
Ra'ah
Sakal
M@`od
Sakal
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 18:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Successes Arouse Saul's Suspicions
14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways, and LORD was with him. 15 And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.
Cross References
Psalm 112:5
It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He shall maintain his cause in judgment,
Daniel 6:4-5
Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no occasion nor fault, inasmuch as he was faithful, nor was there any error or fault found in him.
Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time,
James 1:5
And if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask from God who gives to all generously and not reproaching, and it will be given to him.
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is indeed first pure, then peaceful, meek, easily entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and non-hypocritical.