1 Samuel 18:15
What does 1 Samuel 18:15 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 18:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear of him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Saul seeth that he is acting very wisely, and is afraid of him,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Saul saw that he was exceeding prudent, and began to beware of him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Saul saw that he prospered well, and he stood in awe of him.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- James 1:5
But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
- Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
- James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.
- Daniel 6:4
Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel as touching the kingdom; but they could find no occasion nor fault, forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
- Psalms 112:5
Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.
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