Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
He shall restore the ewe lamb fourfold because he has done this thing, and because he had no pity."
New American Standard Bible
He must make restitution for the lamb
King James Version
And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Holman Bible
Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he must pay four lambs for that lamb.”
International Standard Version
He will restore the lamb four times its value, because he did this thing, and because he did it without compassion."
A Conservative Version
And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
American Standard Version
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Amplified
He shall make restitution for the ewe lamb four times as much [as the lamb was worth], because he did this thing and had no compassion.”
Bible in Basic English
And he will have to give back four times the value of the lamb, because he has done this and because he had no pity.
Darby Translation
and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Julia Smith Translation
And the ewe lamb he shall requite four-fold, because he did this word, and because he spared not
King James 2000
And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Modern King James verseion
And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and because he had no pity."
NET Bible
Because he committed this cold-hearted crime, he must pay for the lamb four times over!"
New Heart English Bible
He shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity."
The Emphasized Bible
and, the lamb, shall he pay back sevenfold, - because he did this thing, and, for that he had no pity.
Webster
And he shall restore the lamb four-fold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
World English Bible
He shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity!"
Youngs Literal Translation
and the ewe-lamb he doth repay fourfold, because that he hath done this thing, and because that he had no pity.'
Themes
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The killing of the pet lamb
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Interlinear
Shalam
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 12:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Nathan Reproves David
5 Then {the anger of David was kindled} against the man, and he said to Nathan, "{As Yahweh lives}, the man who has done this {deserves to die}! 6 He shall restore the ewe lamb fourfold because he has done this thing, and because he had no pity." 7 Then Nathan said to him, "You [are] the man! Thus says Yahweh the God of Israel: 'I anointed you as king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.
Names
Cross References
Exodus 22:1
" 'If a man steals an ox or small livestock and slaughters it or sells it, he will make restitution with five cattle in place of the ox and with four sheep or goats in place of the small livestock.
Luke 19:8
And Zacchaeus stopped [and] said to the Lord, "Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I am giving to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone, I am paying [it] back four times [as much]!"
Proverbs 6:31
But [if] he is found, he will pay sevenfold, every possession of his house he shall give.
James 2:13
For judgment [is] merciless to the one who has not practiced mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.