Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

When Saul observed that David was very successful, he dreaded him.

New American Standard Bible

When Saul saw that he was prospering greatly, he dreaded him.

King James Version

Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of 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.

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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
שׁאוּל 
Sha'uwl 
Usage: 406

saw
ראה 
Ra'ah 
Usage: 1308

of
פּנים 
Paniym 
Usage: 2119

References

Easton

Fausets

Context Readings

David's Successes Arouse Saul's Suspicions

14 and continued to be successful in all his activities because the Lord was with him. 15 When Saul observed that David was very successful, he dreaded him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was leading their troops.



Cross References

Psalm 112:5

Good will come to a man who lends generously
and conducts his business fairly.

Daniel 6:4-5

The administrators and satraps, therefore, kept trying to find a charge against Daniel regarding the kingdom. But they could find no charge or corruption, for he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.

Colossians 4:5

Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

James 1:5

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy.

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