Parallel Verses
King James Version
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
New American Standard Bible
When Saul saw that he was
Holman Bible
When Saul observed that David was very successful, he dreaded him.
International Standard Version
When Saul saw that David was highly successful, he feared him.
A Conservative Version
And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
American Standard Version
And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
Amplified
When Saul saw that he was prospering greatly, he was afraid of him.
Bible in Basic English
And when Saul saw how wisely he did, he was in fear of him.
Darby Translation
And Saul saw that he prospered well, and he stood in awe of him.
Julia Smith Translation
And Saul will see that he is prudent greatly, and he will be afraid of his face.
King James 2000
Therefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
but when Saul saw that he [was] very successful, {he was severely threatened by him}.
Modern King James verseion
And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wherefore, when Saul saw that he was so exceeding wise, he was afraid of him.
NET Bible
When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him.
New Heart English Bible
When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
The Emphasized Bible
And, when Saul saw that, he, was acting very prudently, he was afraid of him.
Webster
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
World English Bible
When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Saul seeth that he is acting very wisely, and is afraid of him,
Themes
David » King of israel » Saul's jealousy of
Jealousy » Instances of » Saul, of david
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Interlinear
Ra'ah
Sakal
M@`od
Sakal
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 18:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
David's Successes Arouse Saul's Suspicions
14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him. 15 Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.
Cross References
Psalm 112:5
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Daniel 6:4-5
Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
James 1:5
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.