Parallel Verses
NET Bible
If he should then say, 'That's fine,' then your servant is safe. But if he becomes very angry, be assured that he has decided to harm me.
New American Standard Bible
If he
King James Version
If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined by him.
Holman Bible
If he says, ‘Good,’ then your servant is safe, but if he becomes angry, you will know he has evil intentions.
International Standard Version
If he says, "Good,' then your servant will be safe. But if he actually gets angry, you will know that his intentions are evil.
A Conservative Version
If he says thus, It is well. Thy servant shall have peace. But if he is angry, then know that evil is determined by him.
American Standard Version
If he say thus, It is well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be wroth, then know that evil is determined by him.
Amplified
If he says, ‘All right,’ your servant will be safe; but if he is very angry, then be certain that he has decided on evil.
Bible in Basic English
If he says, It is well, your servant will be at peace: but if he is angry, then it will be clear to you that he has an evil purpose in mind against me.
Darby Translation
If he say thus, It is well, thy servant shall have peace; but if he be very wroth, be sure that evil is determined by him.
Julia Smith Translation
If thus he shall say, Good; peace to thy servant; and if kindling, it shall kindle to him, know that evil was finished with him.
King James 2000
If he say thus, It is well; your servant shall have peace: but if he is very angry, then be sure that evil is determined by him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
If he says 'Good,' [it will mean] peace for your servant; but if he [is] very angry, know that {he has decided to do me harm}.
Modern King James verseion
If he says so, It is well, peace will be to your servant, but if he is very angry, be sure that evil is determined by him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And if thy father say thus, 'It is well done,' then thy servant shall have peace. But and if he be angry, then be sure that wickedness is utterly concluded of him.
New Heart English Bible
If he says, 'It is well;' your servant shall have peace: but if he be angry, then know that evil is determined by him.
The Emphasized Bible
If, thus, he say - It is well, - thy servant shall have, peace, - but, if it, anger, him, know that harm hath been determined by him.
Webster
If he shall say thus, It is well; thy servant will have peace: but if he shall be very wroth, then be sure that evil is determined by him.
World English Bible
If he says, 'It is well;' your servant shall have peace: but if he be angry, then know that evil is determined by him.
Youngs Literal Translation
If thus he say: Good; peace is for thy servant; and if it be very displeasing to him -- know that the evil hath been determined by him;
Interlinear
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Shalowm
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 20:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jonathan Supports David Over Saul
6 If your father happens to miss me, you should say, 'David urgently requested me to let him go to his city Bethlehem, for there is an annual sacrifice there for his entire family.' 7 If he should then say, 'That's fine,' then your servant is safe. But if he becomes very angry, be assured that he has decided to harm me. 8 You must be loyal to your servant, for you have made a covenant with your servant in the Lord's name. If I am guilty, you yourself kill me! Why bother taking me to your father?"
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:17
Now be aware of this, and see what you can do. For disaster has been planned for our lord and his entire household. He is such a wicked person that no one tells him anything!"
Esther 7:7
In rage the king arose from the banquet of wine and withdrew to the palace garden. Meanwhile, Haman stood to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he realized that the king had now determined a catastrophic end for him.
Deuteronomy 1:23
I thought this was a good idea, so I sent twelve men from among you, one from each tribe.
1 Samuel 20:9
Jonathan said, "Far be it from you to suggest this! If I were at all aware that my father had decided to harm you, wouldn't I tell you about it?"
2 Samuel 17:4
This seemed like a good idea to Absalom and to all the leaders of Israel.