Devine Scripture

1 Samuel 21:13

1 Samuel chapter 21 · verse 13 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.12And David laid up these words in his heart, and was sore afraid of Achish the king of Gath.

v.13This passage

v.14Then said Achish unto his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad; wherefore then have ye brought him to me?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 29:25

    The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.

  • Ecclesiastes 7:7

    Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding.

  • Psalms 34:1

    I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.