Translation Comparison

1 Samuel 24:17

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

Quick Overview

The verse 1 Samuel 24:17 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 24:17 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
American Standard VersionASV	And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rendered unto me good, whereas I have rendered unto thee evil.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And he said to David: Thou art more just than I: for thou hast done good to me, and I have rewarded thee with evil.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
English Revised VersionERV	And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rendered unto me good, whereas I have rendered unto thee evil.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And he said to David, thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded thee with evil.
World English BibleWEB	He said to David, \|You are more righteous than I; for you have done good to me, whereas I have done evil to you.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And he saith unto David, 'More righteous thou art than I; for thou hast done me good, and I have done thee evil;
American King James VersionAKJV	And he said to David, You are more righteous than I: for you have rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded you evil.

King James Bible

KJV

And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.

American Standard Version

ASV

And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rendered unto me good, whereas I have rendered unto thee evil.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And he said to David: Thou art more just than I: for thou hast done good to me, and I have rewarded thee with evil.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I; for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.

English Revised Version

ERV

And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rendered unto me good, whereas I have rendered unto thee evil.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And he said to David, thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded thee with evil.

World English Bible

WEB

He said to David, |You are more righteous than I; for you have done good to me, whereas I have done evil to you.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And he saith unto David, 'More righteous thou art than I; for thou hast done me good, and I have done thee evil;

American King James Version

AKJV

And he said to David, You are more righteous than I: for you have rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded you evil.