1 Samuel 24:19

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Today you have shown that you dealt well with me, for when the LORD gave me into your hand, you did not kill me.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safely? Therefore the LORD reward you good for that which you have done unto me this day.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For if a man{H376} find{H4672} his enemy,{H341} will he let him go{H7971} well{H2896} away?{H1870} wherefore Jehovah{H3068} reward{H7999} thee good{H2896} for that which thou hast done{H6213} unto me this day.{H3117}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For if a man{H376} find{H4672}{(H8799)} his enemy{H341}{(H8802)}, will he let him go{H7971}{(H8765)} well{H2896} away{H1870}? wherefore the LORD{H3068} reward{H7999}{(H8762)} thee good{H2896} for that thou hast done{H6213}{(H8804)} unto me this day{H3117}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    What is he, which yf he fynde his enemye, wyl let him go in a good waye? The LORDE rewarde the good for yt thou hast done vnto me this daye?

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    (24:20) For who shal finde his enemie, and let him depart free? wherefore the Lorde render thee good for that thou hast done vnto me this day.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For who shall finde his enemie, and let him depart into a good way? Wherfore the Lord reward thee with good, for that thou hast done vnto me this day.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me this day.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and that a man doth find his enemy, and hath sent him away in a good manner; and Jehovah doth repay thee good for that which thou didst to me this day.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore Jehovah reward thee good for that which thou hast done unto me this day.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore Jehovah reward thee good for that which thou hast done unto me this day.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And you have made clear to me how good you have been to me today: because, when the Lord gave me up into your hands, you did not put me to death.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me this day.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Now if a man finds his enemy, does he send him on his way in good shape? May the LORD repay you with good this day for what you have done to me.

Referenced Verses

  • Judg 17:2 : 2 He said to his mother, 'The eleven hundred pieces of silver that were taken from you, about which you uttered a curse and even spoke it in my hearing—look, the silver is with me; I took it.' And his mother said, 'May the LORD bless my son!'
  • 1 Sam 23:21 : 21 Saul replied, 'May you be blessed by the LORD, for you have shown compassion on me.'
  • 1 Sam 26:25 : 25 Then Saul said to David, "Blessed are you, my son David. You will do great things and surely prevail." So David went his way, and Saul returned to his place.
  • Ps 18:20 : 20 He brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me.
  • Prov 25:21-22 : 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 By doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

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    2 verses
    86%

    17 When David finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul asked, 'Is that your voice, my son David?' And Saul wept aloud.

    18 He said to David, 'You are more righteous than I, for you have treated me well, but I have treated you badly.'

  • 1 Sam 25:21
    79%

    21 David had just been saying, "It’s been for nothing that I guarded everything belonging to this man in the wilderness. Nothing was missing, yet he has repaid me evil for good.

  • 1 Sam 26:23-25
    3 verses
    79%

    23 The LORD repays everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness, for the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not lay my hand on the LORD's anointed.

    24 And just as your life was valuable in my sight today, may my life be valued in the sight of the LORD, and may He deliver me from all distress.

    25 Then Saul said to David, "Blessed are you, my son David. You will do great things and surely prevail." So David went his way, and Saul returned to his place.

  • 1 Sam 25:28-34
    7 verses
    78%

    28 Please forgive the offense of your servant, for the Lord will certainly make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because my lord fights the Lord’s battles, and no wrongdoing will be found in you as long as you live.

    29 Even though someone pursues you to take your life, the life of my lord will be securely bound in the bundle of the living by the Lord your God. But the lives of your enemies he will hurl away as from the pocket of a sling.

    30 When the Lord has fulfilled for my lord all the good things he promised and has appointed you ruler over Israel,

    31 my lord will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of having avenged himself. And when the Lord has brought my lord success, remember your servant.

    32 David said to Abigail, 'Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me.

    33 Blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed and from avenging myself with my own hand.

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  • 1 Sam 24:20-21
    2 verses
    78%

    20 When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go unharmed? May the LORD reward you with good for what you have done for me today.

    21 Now I know that you will surely be king, and the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands.

  • 1 Sam 24:9-13
    5 verses
    77%

    9 David got up afterward, went out of the cave, and called after Saul, 'My lord the king!' When Saul looked behind him, David bowed down with his face to the ground and paid homage.

    10 David said to Saul, 'Why do you listen to the words of men who say, "David seeks your harm"?'

    11 'This day you have seen with your own eyes how the LORD delivered you into my hands in the cave. Some urged me to kill you, but I spared you and said, "I will not lay my hand on my lord because he is the LORD’s anointed."'

    12 Look, my father, see the corner of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. Know and understand that I am not guilty of wrongdoing or rebellion. I have not sinned against you, but you are hunting me down to take my life.

    13 May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD avenge me against you, but my hand will not be against you.

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    76%

    6 'Now, may the LORD show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you this goodness because of what you have done.'

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    75%

    15 Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Who are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?

  • Ps 7:4
    75%

    4 O Lord, my God, if I have done this, if there is injustice in my hands,

  • 2 Sam 16:12
    75%

    12 Perhaps the Lord will look upon my affliction and repay me with good for the curses I am receiving today.

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    74%

    4 He came to the sheepfolds along the way, and there was a cave. Saul went in to relieve himself, while David and his men were sitting in the innermost part of the cave.

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    74%

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    2 verses
    74%

    18 And he added, "Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done, and what wrong is in my hand?

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  • 1 Sam 20:7-8
    2 verses
    74%

    7 If he says, 'Good,' it will mean peace for your servant. But if he is very angry, know that he has determined harm.

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    73%

    6 Joab came into the house to the king and said, "Today you have humiliated all your servants who have saved your life today, and the lives of your sons and daughters, your wives, and your concubines.

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    73%

    22 But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, 'Shouldn't Shimei be put to death for this? He cursed the LORD's anointed!'

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    73%

    29 "You must not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have always treated you well and sent you away in peace. Now you are blessed by the LORD."

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    17 Some men from Benjamin and Judah also came to David at the stronghold.

  • 2 Sam 15:20
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  • Prov 25:22
    73%

    22 By doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

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    73%

    39 Today I am weak, even though I am anointed king. These sons of Zeruiah are too harsh for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil deeds.

  • 2 Sam 4:10
    73%

    10 When someone told me, 'Saul is dead,' thinking he was bringing me good news, I seized him and killed him in Ziklag. That was the reward I gave him for his news.

  • Prov 24:29
    73%

    29 Do not say, 'I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his deeds.'

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    73%

    36 I am now eighty years old. Can I tell the difference between what is good and bad? Can your servant taste what he eats or drinks? Can I still hear the voices of male and female singers? Why should your servant be an added burden to my lord the king?

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    73%

    5 He risked his life to kill the Philistine, and the LORD brought about a great victory for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced. So why would you sin by shedding innocent blood by killing David without cause?

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    72%

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    6 So Achish called David and said to him, "As surely as the LORD lives, you have been upright, and your conduct with me in the camp has been good in my eyes. I have found no fault in you from the day you came to me until today. But the rulers don’t approve of you.

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