Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
And Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had humbled his sister Tamar.
New American Standard Bible
But Absalom did not speak to Amnon
King James Version
And Absalom spake unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.
Holman Bible
Absalom didn’t say anything to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon since he disgraced his sister Tamar.
International Standard Version
But Absalom never said a word, either good or bad, to Amnon. Nevertheless, he hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar.
A Conservative Version
And Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.
American Standard Version
And Absalom spake unto Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.
Amplified
But Absalom did not speak to Amnon either good or bad; for Absalom hated Amnon because he had violated his sister Tamar.
Bible in Basic English
But Absalom said nothing to his brother Amnon, good or bad: for he was full of hate for him, because he had taken his sister Tamar by force.
Julia Smith Translation
And Absalom spake not with Amnon, from evil and even to good: for Absalom hated Amnon for the word that he humbled Tamar his sister.
King James 2000
And Absalom spoke unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Absalom did not speak with Amnon {either bad or good}, for Absalom hated Amnon {over the matter when} he raped Tamar his sister.
Modern King James verseion
And Absalom did not speak to his brother Amnon, neither good nor bad, for Absalom hated Amnon because he had forced his sister Tamar.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Absalom said unto his brother Amnon neither good nor bad. Howbeit, Absalom hated Amnon because he had forced his sister Tamar.
NET Bible
But Absalom said nothing to Amnon, either bad or good, yet Absalom hated Amnon because he had humiliated his sister Tamar.
New Heart English Bible
Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.
The Emphasized Bible
And Absolom spake not with Amnon, either bad or good, - though Absolom hated Amnon, because he had forced Tamar his sister.
Webster
And Absalom spoke to his brother Amnon neither good nor bad: for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.
World English Bible
Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had forced his sister Tamar.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Absalom hath not spoken with Amnon either evil or good, for Absalom is hating Amnon, because that he humbled Tamar his sister.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 13:22
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Context Readings
Absalom Kills Amnon
21 And king David heard of all these things, and he was very angry. 22 And Absalom spoke to Amnon neither good nor bad; for Absalom hated Amnon, because he had humbled his sister Tamar. 23 And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal-Hazor, which is beside Ephraim; and Absalom invited all the king's sons.
Cross References
Genesis 31:24
And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said to him, Take care thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
Leviticus 19:17-18
Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart; thou shalt earnestly rebuke thy neighbour, lest thou bear sin on account of him.
Genesis 24:50
And Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceeds from Jehovah: we cannot speak to thee bad or good.
1 John 3:15
Every one that hates his brother is a murderer, and ye know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
Genesis 31:29
It would be in the power of my hand to do you hurt; but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, Take care that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
Proverbs 10:18
He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.
Proverbs 25:9
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another;
Proverbs 26:24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, but he layeth up deceit within him:
Proverbs 27:4-6
Fury is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be vexed; for vexation resteth in the bosom of fools.
Matthew 18:15
But if thy brother sin against thee, go, reprove him between thee and him alone. If he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Ephesians 4:26
Be angry, and do not sin; let not the sun set upon your wrath,
Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness, and heat of passion, and wrath, and clamour, and injurious language, be removed from you, with all malice;
1 John 2:9
He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in the darkness until now.
1 John 2:11
But he that hates his brother is in the darkness, and walks in the darkness, and knows not where he goes, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.