Translation Comparison

1 Samuel 31:3

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The verse 1 Samuel 31:3 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 31:3 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.
American Standard VersionASV	And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And the whole weight of the battle was turned upon Saul: and the archers overtook him, and he was grievously wounded by the archers.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers came up with him; and he was much terrified by the archers.
English Revised VersionERV	And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And the battle was severe against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was severely wounded by the archers.
World English BibleWEB	The battle went hard against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And the battle is hard against Saul, and the archers find him — men with bow — and he is pained greatly by the archers;
American King James VersionAKJV	And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.

King James Bible

KJV

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.

American Standard Version

ASV

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And the whole weight of the battle was turned upon Saul: and the archers overtook him, and he was grievously wounded by the archers.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers came up with him; and he was much terrified by the archers.

English Revised Version

ERV

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And the battle was severe against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was severely wounded by the archers.

World English Bible

WEB

The battle went hard against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And the battle is hard against Saul, and the archers find him — men with bow — and he is pained greatly by the archers;

American King James Version

AKJV

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.

King James Bible

KJV

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.

American Standard Version

ASV

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And the whole weight of the battle was turned upon Saul: and the archers overtook him, and he was grievously wounded by the archers.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers came up with him; and he was much terrified by the archers.

English Revised Version

ERV

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And the battle was severe against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was severely wounded by the archers.

World English Bible

WEB

The battle went hard against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And the battle is hard against Saul, and the archers find him — men with bow — and he is pained greatly by the archers;

American King James Version

AKJV

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.