1 Samuel 18:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.”
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BSBPD
“And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and Saul is eyeing David from that day and thenceforth.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 18:9 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 4:5but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.
- Genesis 31:2And Jacob saw from the countenance of Laban that his attitude toward him had changed.
- Proverbs 27:4Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
- Ecclesiastes 4:4I saw that all labor and success spring from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
- Matthew 20:15Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’
- Mark 7:22greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.
- Ephesians 4:27and do not give the devil a foothold.
- James 5:9Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
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