Parallel Verses
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.
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 prudently in all his ways, and the LORD was with him.
15 When Saul saw that he was
Cross References
Psalm 112:5
Teth A good man has mercy and lends; Jod He will govern his affairs with good judgment.
Daniel 6:4-5
Then the presidents and governors looked for occasions against Daniel on behalf of the kingdom, but they could find no occasion or fault because he was faithful, and no vice nor fault was found in him.
Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom towards outsiders, winning the occasion.
James 1:5
And if any of you lacks wisdom, let them ask of God (who gives abundantly to all, and without reproach), and it shall be given them.
James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, modest, benevolent, full of mercy and of good fruits, not judgmental, unfeigned.