Translation Comparison

1 Samuel 16:15

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The verse 1 Samuel 16:15 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Samuel 16:15 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
American Standard VersionASV	And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And the servants of Saul said to him: Behold now an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubles thee.
English Revised VersionERV	And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
World English BibleWEB	Saul's servants said to him, \|See now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and the servants of Saul say unto him, 'Lo, we pray thee, a spirit of sadness from God is terrifying thee;
American King James VersionAKJV	And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.

King James Bible

KJV

And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And the servants of Saul said to him: Behold now an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubles thee.

English Revised Version

ERV

And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

World English Bible

WEB

Saul's servants said to him, |See now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and the servants of Saul say unto him, 'Lo, we pray thee, a spirit of sadness from God is terrifying thee;

American King James Version

AKJV

And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.

King James Bible

KJV

And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And the servants of Saul said to him: Behold now an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubles thee.

English Revised Version

ERV

And Saul's servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

World English Bible

WEB

Saul's servants said to him, |See now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and the servants of Saul say unto him, 'Lo, we pray thee, a spirit of sadness from God is terrifying thee;

American King James Version

AKJV

And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.