King James Bible
KJVWherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse 1 Samuel 16:19 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, who is with the sheep. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Then Saul sent messengers to Isai, saying: Send me David thy son, who is in the pastures. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Then Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, Send me David thy son, who is with the sheep. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Wherefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, Send to me David thy son, who is with the sheep. | |
World English BibleWEB | Therefore Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, |Send me David your son, who is with the sheep.| | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And Saul sendeth messengers unto Jesse, and saith, 'Send unto me David thy son, who is with the flock.' | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Why Saul sent messengers to Jesse, and said, Send me David your son, which is with the sheep. |