Translation Comparison

1 Samuel 24:13

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

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The verse 1 Samuel 24:13 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 24:13 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
American Standard VersionASV	As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	As also it is said in the old proverb: From the wicked shall wickedness come forth: therefore my hand shall not be upon thee. After whom dost thou come out, O king of Israel?
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
English Revised VersionERV	As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but my hand shall not be upon thee.
World English BibleWEB	As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness;' but my hand shall not be on you.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	as saith the simile of the ancients, From the wicked goeth out wickedness, and my hand is not on thee.
American King James VersionAKJV	As said the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceeds from the wicked: but my hand shall not be on you.

King James Bible

KJV

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.

American Standard Version

ASV

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

As also it is said in the old proverb: From the wicked shall wickedness come forth: therefore my hand shall not be upon thee. After whom dost thou come out, O king of Israel?

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked; but my hand shall not be upon thee.

English Revised Version

ERV

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but my hand shall not be upon thee.

World English Bible

WEB

As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness;' but my hand shall not be on you.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

as saith the simile of the ancients, From the wicked goeth out wickedness, and my hand is not on thee.

American King James Version

AKJV

As said the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceeds from the wicked: but my hand shall not be on you.