King James Bible
KJVWherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse 1 Samuel 18:15 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And Saul saw that he was exceeding prudent, and began to beware of him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And Saul saw that he prospered well, and he stood in awe of him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. | |
World English BibleWEB | When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | and Saul seeth that he is acting very wisely, and is afraid of him, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Why when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. |