Translation Comparison

1 Samuel 19:9

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The verse 1 Samuel 19:9 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 19:9 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.
American Standard VersionASV	And an evil spirit from Jehovah was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing with his hand.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And the evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul, and he sat in his house, and held a spear in his hand: and David played with his hand.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And an evil spirit from Jehovah was upon Saul. And he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David played with his hand.
English Revised VersionERV	And an evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David played with his hand.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.
World English BibleWEB	An evil spirit from Yahweh was on Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing with his hand.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And a spirit of sadness from Jehovah is unto Saul, and he is sitting in his house, and his javelin in his hand, and David is playing with the hand,
American King James VersionAKJV	And the evil spirit from the LORD was on Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.

King James Bible

KJV

And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.

American Standard Version

ASV

And an evil spirit from Jehovah was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing with his hand.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And the evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul, and he sat in his house, and held a spear in his hand: and David played with his hand.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And an evil spirit from Jehovah was upon Saul. And he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David played with his hand.

English Revised Version

ERV

And an evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David played with his hand.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.

World English Bible

WEB

An evil spirit from Yahweh was on Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing with his hand.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And a spirit of sadness from Jehovah is unto Saul, and he is sitting in his house, and his javelin in his hand, and David is playing with the hand,

American King James Version

AKJV

And the evil spirit from the LORD was on Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.