1 Samuel 16:23 - Catholic Public Domain Version

²³ And so, whenever the evil spirit from the Lord assailed Saul, David took up his stringed instrument, and he struck it with his hand, and Saul was refreshed and uplifted. For the evil spirit withdrew from him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²³ And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²³ And when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, David took a lyre and played it; so Saul was refreshed and became well, and the evil spirit left him.

American Standard Version (1901)

²³ And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took the harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.

Common English Bible

²³ Whenever the evil spirit from God affected Saul, David would take the lyre and play it. Then Saul would relax and feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him alone.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²³ So whensoever the evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul, David took his harp, and played with his hand: and Saul was refreshed, and was better, for the evil spirit departed from him.

English Standard Version 2016

²³ And whenever the harmful spirit from God was upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand. So Saul was refreshed and was well, and the harmful spirit departed from him.

1 Samuel 16:23 Cross References

2 Kings 3:15

But now, bring a musician to me." And while the musician was playing, the hand of the Lord fell upon him, and he said:

1 Samuel 16:22

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying: "Let David remain before my sight. For he has found favor in my eyes."