2 Samuel 16:19 - The Scriptures 1998 “And besides, whom should I serve? Should it not be before his son? As I have served before your father, so I am before you.” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy presence. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And again, whom should I serve? Should it not be his son? As I have served your father, so will I serve you. American Standard Version (1901) And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father’s presence, so will I be in thy presence. Common English Bible What’s more, whom should I serve if not David’s son? I served your father, and so I will serve you in the same way.” Catholic Public Domain Version But then too, I declare this: whom should I serve? Is it not the son of the king? Just as I have been subject to your father, so will I be subject to you also." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Besides this, whom shall I serve? Is it not the king's son? As I have served thy father, so will I serve thee also. |
His mouth was smoother than curds, Yet in his heart is fighting; His words were softer than oil, But they are drawn swords.