Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear 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.
A Conservative Version
And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of 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.
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 in all his undertakings David did wisely; and the Lord was with him. 15 And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear of him. 16 But David was loved by all Israel and Judah, for he went out and came in before them.
Cross References
Psalm 112:5
All is well for the man who is kind and gives freely to others; he will make good his cause when he is judged.
Daniel 6:4-5
Then the chief rulers and the captains were looking for some cause for putting Daniel in the wrong in connection with the kingdom, but they were unable to put forward any wrongdoing or error against him; because he was true, and no error or wrong was to be seen in him.
Colossians 4:5
Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.
James 1:5
But if any man among you is without wisdom, let him make his request to God, who gives freely to all without an unkind word, and it will be given to him.
James 3:17
But the wisdom which is from heaven is first holy, then gentle, readily giving way in argument, full of peace and mercy and good works, not doubting, not seeming other than it is.