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2 Samuel 12:6

2 Samuel chapter 12 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.

Context

v.5And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As Jehovah liveth, the man that hath done this is worthy to die:

v.6This passage

v.7And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 6:31

    But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; He shall give all the substance of his house.

  • James 2:13

    For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.

  • Luke 19:8

    And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wrongfully exacted aught of any man, I restore fourfold.

  • Exodus 22:1

    If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.