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 Domain
ASVPD

“And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and Saul seeth that he is acting very wisely, and is afraid of him,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Samuel 18:15 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 112:5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
  2. 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.
  3. Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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