Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Then say, "May you live long. Peace to you, peace to your family, and peace to all that you have.
New American Standard Bible
and thus you shall say, ‘
King James Version
And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
Holman Bible
Then say this: ‘Long life to you,
A Conservative Version
And thus ye shall say to him who lives [in prosperity], Peace be to thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be to all that thou have.
American Standard Version
and thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity , Peace be unto thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
Amplified
and this is what you shall say, ‘
Bible in Basic English
And say this to my brother, May all be well for you: peace be to you and your house and all you have.
Darby Translation
And thus shall ye say: Long life to thee! and peace be to thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be to all that thou hast!
Julia Smith Translation
And say thus to him living, And peace with thee, and to thy house peace, and all which is to thee, peace.
King James 2000
And thus shall you say to him that lives in prosperity, Peace be both to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be unto all that you have.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then you must say to him, '[Long] life [to you], and {may it go well with you, with your house, and with all that is yours}.
Modern King James verseion
And you shall say this, Long life and peace be to you, and peace to your house, and peace to all that you have.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And thus wise say unto my friend, "Peace be to thee, peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
NET Bible
Then you will say to my brother, "Peace to you and your house! Peace to all that is yours!
New Heart English Bible
You shall tell him, 'Long life to you. Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.
The Emphasized Bible
and say thus - Long life to thee! Mayest, thou, prosper, And, thy household, prosper, And, all that thou hast, prosper!
Webster
And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be to all that thou hast.
World English Bible
You shall tell him, 'Long life to you! Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.
Youngs Literal Translation
and said thus: To life! and thou, peace; and thy house, peace; and all that thou hast -- peace!
Themes
the Armies of israel » Mode of provisioning: » Contribution levied
Decision » Instances of » Abigail
Ingratitude » Exemplified » Nabal
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Salutations » Peace (hebrew: shalom)
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
Travelers » Of distinction » Frequently extorted provisions by the way
Interlinear
Chay
Shalowm
Bayith
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 25:6
Prayers for 1 Samuel 25:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
David And Abigail
5 David sent ten young men, saying to the young men, "Go up to Carmel, find Nabal, and greet him in my name. 6 Then say, "May you live long. Peace to you, peace to your family, and peace to all that you have. 7 Now, I've heard that the sheep shearers are with you. Now, your shepherds have been with us. We didn't harm them, and they didn't miss anything all the time they were in Carmel.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, leader of the Thirty, and he said, "David, we belong to you; we're with you, son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to the one who helps you! For your deliverer is your God."
Luke 10:5
"Whatever house you go into, first say, "May there be peace in this house.'
Psalm 122:7
May peace be within your ramparts, and prosperity within your fortresses."
2 Samuel 18:28
"Everything's fine!" Ahimaaz announced to the king. He bowed low with his face to the ground before the king and said, "Praise be to the LORD your God! He has handed over the men who rebelled against your majesty the king."
Matthew 10:12-13
As you enter the house, greet its occupants.
John 14:27
I'm leaving you at peace. I'm giving you my own peace. I'm not giving it to you as the world gives. So don't let your hearts be troubled, and don't be afraid.
1 Thessalonians 3:8
For now we can go on living, as long as you continue to stand firm in the Lord.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace give you his peace at all times and in every way. May the Lord be with all of you.
1 Timothy 5:6
But the self-indulgent widow is just as good as dead.