1 Samuel 26:21

DBT Bible

And Saul said, I have sinned: return, my son David; for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have acted foolishly, and have erred exceedingly.

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1 Samuel 26:21 in Bible Translations

Darby Bible Translation (DBT)

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And Saul said, I have sinned: return, my son David; for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have acted foolishly, and have erred exceedingly.

King James Bible (KJV)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in KJV →

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

American Standard Version (ASV)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in ASV →

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David; for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

Douay Rheims Bible (DRB)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in DRB →

And Saul said: I have sinned, return, my son David, for I will no more do thee harm, because my life hath been precious in thy eyes this day: for it appeareth that I have done foolishly, and have been ignorant in very many things.

English Revised Version (ERV)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in ERV →

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

Webster Bible Translation (WBT)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in WBT →

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thy eyes this day: behold I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

World English Bible (WEB)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in WEB →

Then Saul said, |I have sinned. Return, my son David; for I will no more do you harm, because my life was precious in your eyes this day. Behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.|

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in YLT →

And Saul saith, 'I have sinned; turn back, my son David, for I do evil to thee no more, because that my soul hath been precious in thine eyes this day; lo, I have acted foolishly, and do err very greatly.'

American King James Version (AKJV)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in AKJV →

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do you harm, because my soul was precious in your eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

Weymouth New Testament (WNT)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in WNT →

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1 Samuel 26:21 in Bible Translations

Darby Bible Translation (DBT)

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And Saul said, I have sinned: return, my son David; for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have acted foolishly, and have erred exceedingly.

King James Bible (KJV)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in KJV →

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

American Standard Version (ASV)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in ASV →

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David; for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

Douay Rheims Bible (DRB)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in DRB →

English Revised Version (ERV)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in ERV →

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

Webster Bible Translation (WBT)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in WBT →

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thy eyes this day: behold I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

World English Bible (WEB)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in WEB →

Then Saul said, |I have sinned. Return, my son David; for I will no more do you harm, because my life was precious in your eyes this day. Behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.|

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in YLT →

American King James Version (AKJV)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in AKJV →

Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do you harm, because my soul was precious in your eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.

Weymouth New Testament (WNT)Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in WNT →

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Read 1 Samuel 26:21 in Other Translations

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About Bible Translations

Different translations use various approaches: formal equivalence (word-for-word), dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought), and paraphrase. Each has strengths for different study purposes.

Learn about translation methods →King James Version →American Standard Version →