Translation Comparison

1 Samuel 16:22

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The verse 1 Samuel 16:22 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 16:22 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.
American Standard VersionASV	And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And Saul sent to Isai, saying: Let David stand before me: for he hath found favour in my sight.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he has found favour in my sight.
English Revised VersionERV	And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.
World English BibleWEB	Saul sent to Jesse, saying, \|Please let David stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And Saul sendeth unto Jesse, saying, 'Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he hath found grace in mine eyes.'
American King James VersionAKJV	And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray you, stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.

King James Bible

KJV

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And Saul sent to Isai, saying: Let David stand before me: for he hath found favour in my sight.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he has found favour in my sight.

English Revised Version

ERV

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.

World English Bible

WEB

Saul sent to Jesse, saying, |Please let David stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And Saul sendeth unto Jesse, saying, 'Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he hath found grace in mine eyes.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray you, stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.

King James Bible

KJV

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And Saul sent to Isai, saying: Let David stand before me: for he hath found favour in my sight.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he has found favour in my sight.

English Revised Version

ERV

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.

World English Bible

WEB

Saul sent to Jesse, saying, |Please let David stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And Saul sendeth unto Jesse, saying, 'Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he hath found grace in mine eyes.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray you, stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight.