1 Samuel 21:13
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“So he changed his behavior before them and feigned madness in their hands; he scratched on the doors of the gate and let his saliva run down his beard.”
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“So he changed his behavior before them and feigned madness in their hands; he scratched on the doors of the gate and let his saliva run down his beard.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And he changed his behaviour before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he changed his behavior before them, and feigned himself mad in their hands, and scrabbled on the doors of the gate, and let his spittle fall down upon his beard.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and changeth his behaviour before their eyes, and feigneth himself mad in their hand, and scribbleth on the doors of the gate, and letteth down his spittle unto his beard.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 21:13 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 17:11On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid.
- Psalms 34:1I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.
- Proverbs 29:25The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
- Ecclesiastes 7:7Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
- Isaiah 51:12“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
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