1 Samuel 18:15 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And when Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in awe of him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

When Saul saw how capable and successful David was, he stood in awe of him.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.

Common English Bible

Saul saw that he was very successful, and he was afraid of him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And so, Saul saw that he was exceedingly prudent, and he began to be wary of him.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And Saul saw that he was exceeding prudent, and began to beware of him.

1 Samuel 18:15 Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without uncertainty or insincerity.

1 Samuel 18:12

Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him but had departed from Saul.

1 Samuel 18:14

And David had success in all his undertakings; for the Lord was with him.

1 Samuel 18:16

But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.