King James Bible
KJVHe will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse 1 Samuel 8:17 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He will take the tenth of your flocks: and ye shall be his servants. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Your flocks also he will tithe, and you shall be his servants. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He will take the tenth of your sheep. And ye shall be his servants. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He will take the tenth of your flocks: and ye shall be his servants. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye will be his servants. | |
World English BibleWEB | He will take the tenth of your flocks: and you shall be his servants. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | your flock he doth tithe, and ye are to him for servants. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He will take the tenth of your sheep: and you shall be his servants. |