Translation Comparison

1 Samuel 19:6

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse 1 Samuel 19:6 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 19:6 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.
American Standard VersionASV	And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As Jehovah liveth, he shall not be put to death.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And when Saul heard this he was appeased with the words of Jonathan, and swore: As the Lord liveth he shall not be slain.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, As Jehovah liveth, he shall not be put to death!
English Revised VersionERV	And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be put to death.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.
World English BibleWEB	Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, \|As Yahweh lives, he shall not be put to death.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And Saul hearkeneth to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul sweareth, 'Jehovah liveth — he doth not die.'
American King James VersionAKJV	And Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, As the LORD lives, he shall not be slain.

King James Bible

KJV

And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As Jehovah liveth, he shall not be put to death.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And when Saul heard this he was appeased with the words of Jonathan, and swore: As the Lord liveth he shall not be slain.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, As Jehovah liveth, he shall not be put to death!

English Revised Version

ERV

And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be put to death.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.

World English Bible

WEB

Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, |As Yahweh lives, he shall not be put to death.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And Saul hearkeneth to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul sweareth, 'Jehovah liveth — he doth not die.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, As the LORD lives, he shall not be slain.