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Modern King James verseion
And now may Jehovah do kindness and truth to you. And I also do good to you, because you have done this thing.
New American Standard Bible
Now
King James Version
And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
Holman Bible
Now, may the Lord show kindness and faithfulness to you, and I will also show the same goodness to you because you have done this deed.
International Standard Version
Now may the Lord reward you with gracious love, as well as faithfulness, to you, too! And I will also reward you because you did this good thing.
A Conservative Version
And now LORD show loving kindness and truth to you. And I also will reward you this kindness because ye have done this thing.
American Standard Version
And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
Amplified
Now may the Lord show lovingkindness and truth and faithfulness to you. I too will show this goodness to you, because you have done this thing.
Bible in Basic English
May the Lord be good and true to you: and I myself will see that your kind act is rewarded, because you have done this thing.
Darby Translation
And now Jehovah shew kindness and faithfulness to you; and I also will requite you this good, because ye have done this thing.
Julia Smith Translation
And now Jehovah will do with you mercy and truth: and I also will do you this good, because ye did this word.
King James 2000
And now the LORD show kindness and truth unto you: and I also will repay you this kindness, because you have done this thing.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now may Yahweh show loyal love and faithfulness with you. I will also show the good with you that you have done in this matter.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wherefore the LORD show you mercy and truth again. And I will do you good also, because ye have done this thing.
NET Bible
Now may the Lord show you true kindness! I also will reward you, because you have done this deed.
New Heart English Bible
Now may the LORD show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore, Yahweh requite you with lovingkindness and truth, - moreover also, I, will requite you, for this noble deed, in that ye did this thing.
Webster
And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
World English Bible
Now may Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing.
Youngs Literal Translation
'And, now, Jehovah doth with you kindness and truth, and also, I do with you this good because ye have done this thing;
Themes
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » David crowned king of judah at
Judah » Tribe of » Make david king
Loving Kindness Of God » Pray for the » Extension of
Thankfulness » Of man to man » David » To the men of jabesh-gilead
Truth » Of God » Pray for its exhibition to others
the Truth of God » We should » Pray for its exhibition to others
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 2:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Anointed King Over Judah At Hebron
5 And David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead. And he said to them, Blessed are you of Jehovah, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, to Saul, and have buried him. 6 And now may Jehovah do kindness and truth to you. And I also do good to you, because you have done this thing. 7 And now let your hands be strengthened, and be brave. For your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.
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Cross References
Exodus 34:6
And Jehovah passed by before him and proclaimed, Jehovah! Jehovah God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
2 Samuel 9:3
And the king said, Is there not still any of the house of Saul, so that I may show the kindness of God to him? And Ziba said to the king, Jonathan still has a son, who is lame in his feet.
2 Samuel 9:7
And David said to him, Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father's sake, and will restore you all the land of Saul your father. And you shall eat bread at my table forever.
2 Samuel 10:2
And David said, I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father showed kindness to me. And David sent to comfort him for his father, by the hand of his servants. And David's servants came to the land of the sons of Ammon.
2 Samuel 15:20
Since you came only yesterday, should I make you go up and down with us today? Since I go where I may, you may return and take back your brothers. May mercy and truth be with you.
Psalm 57:3
He shall send from Heaven, and save me from the scorn of him who would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth His mercy and His truth.
Proverbs 14:22
Do not those who think evil go astray? But mercy and truth shall be to those who think of good.
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful! For they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you,
Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be as wise as serpents and as harmless as doves.
2 Timothy 1:16-18
May the Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chain.