1 Samuel 17:31
What does 1 Samuel 17:31 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 17:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul: and he sent for him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And when the words were heard which David spake, they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And, hearing what David said, they gave Saul word of it: and he sent for him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the words which David hath spoken are heard, and they declare before Saul, and he receiveth him;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the words which David spoke were heard, and were rehearsed before Saul.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And the words were heard which David spoke, and they rehearsed them before Saul; and he sent for him.
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- Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.
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