King James Bible
KJVAnd the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse 1 Samuel 17:27 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 | And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And the people answered him the same words saying: These things shall be given to the man that shall slay him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And the people told him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that smites him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him. | |
World English BibleWEB | The people answered him in this way, saying, |So shall it be done to the man who kills him.| | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And the people speak to him according to this word, saying, 'Thus it is done to the man who smiteth him.' | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that kills him. |