Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Then was kindled the anger of David against the man, fiercely, - and he said unto Nathan, By the life of Yahweh, doomed to death, is the man that hath done this;
New American Standard Bible
Then David’s anger burned greatly against the man, and he said to Nathan, “As the Lord lives, surely the man who has done this
King James Version
And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:
Holman Bible
David was infuriated with the man and said to Nathan: “As the Lord lives, the man who did this deserves to die!
International Standard Version
David flew into a rage at the man and told Nathan, "As the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die!
A Conservative Version
And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man, and he said to Nathan, As LORD lives, the man who has done this is worthy to die.
American Standard Version
And 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:
Amplified
Then David’s anger burned intensely against the man, and he said to Nathan, “As the Lord lives, the man who has done this deserves to die.
Bible in Basic English
And David was full of wrath against that man; and he said to Nathan, By the living Lord, death is the right punishment for the man who has done this:
Darby Translation
Then David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As Jehovah liveth, the man that hath done this thing is worthy of death;
Julia Smith Translation
And David's anger will kindle against the man greatly, and he will say to Nathan, Jehovah lives, for the man doing this is the son of death.
King James 2000
And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD lives, the man that has done this thing shall surely die:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then {the anger of David was kindled} against the man, and he said to Nathan, "{As Yahweh lives}, the man who has done this {deserves to die}!
Modern King James verseion
And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man. And he said to Nathan, As the Lord lives, the man who has done this shall surely die.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And David was exceeding wroth with the man, and said to Nathan, "As surely as the LORD liveth, the fellow that hath done this thing is the child of death
NET Bible
Then David became very angry at this man. He said to Nathan, "As surely as the Lord lives, the man who did this deserves to die!
New Heart English Bible
David's anger was greatly kindled against the man, and he said to Nathan, "As the LORD lives, the man who has done this is worthy to die.
Webster
And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:
World English Bible
David's anger was greatly kindled against the man, and he said to Nathan, "As Yahweh lives, the man who has done this is worthy to die!
Youngs Literal Translation
And the anger of David burneth against the man exceedingly, and he saith unto Nathan, 'Jehovah liveth, surely a son of death is the man who is doing this,
Themes
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The killing of the pet lamb
Christian ministers » Expostulate with rulers » Nathan with david
Christian ministers » Faithful » Nathan
David » King of israel » Is rebuked by the prophet nathan
The poor » Oppression of--illustrated
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Interlinear
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M@`od
Charah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 12:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Nathan Reproves David
4 Now there came a traveller to the rich man, but he thought it a pity to take of his own flock, or his own herd, to make ready for the wayfarer who had come to him, - so he took the lamb of his poor neighbour, and made ready for the man who had come to him. 5 Then was kindled the anger of David against the man, fiercely, - and he said unto Nathan, By the life of Yahweh, doomed to death, is the man that hath done this; 6 and, the lamb, shall he pay back sevenfold, - because he did this thing, and, for that he had no pity.
Cross References
1 Samuel 26:16
Not good, is this thing which thou hast done, by the life of Yahweh, verily, worthy of death, ye are, in that ye have not kept watch over your lord, over, the Anointed of Yahweh. Now, therefore, see where the spear of the king is, and the cruse of water, that was at his head?
Genesis 38:24
And it came to pass that about three months after, it was told Judah, saying - Tamar thy daughter-in-law hath been guilty of unchastity, moreover also lo! she hath conceived by unchastity. Then said Judah, Bring her forth and let her be burnt.
1 Samuel 14:39
For, by the life of Yahweh, who saveth Israel, though it be in Jonathan my son, yet shall he, die. But there was none ready to answer him, of all the people.
1 Samuel 20:31
For, as long as, the son of Jesse, liveth on the ground, thou wilt not be established, thou nor thy kingdom, Now, therefore, send and fetch him unto me, for, doomed to death, is he!
1 Samuel 25:21-22
Now, David, had said - Surely, in vain, did I guard all that pertained to this man in the wilderness, so that there was, nothing, missed of all that he had, - seeing he hath returned to me evil for good.
Luke 6:41-42
But why beholdest thou the mote that is in the eye of thy brother, while, the beam that is in thine own eye, thou dost not consider?
Luke 9:55
But, turning, he rebuked them.
Romans 2:1
Wherefore, inexcusable, thou art, O man, whoever judgest; for, wherein thou judgest some one else, thyself, thou dost condemn, - for, the very things, thou dost practise, who art judging: