1 Samuel 18:15
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.”
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BSBPD
“When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and Saul seeth that he is acting very wisely, and is afraid of him,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 18:15 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 112:5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
- Daniel 6:4Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.
- Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
- James 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
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