1 Samuel 18:15 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹⁵ When Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in awe of him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁵ Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁵ When Saul saw how capable and successful David was, he stood in awe of him.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁵ And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.

Common English Bible

¹⁵ Saul saw that he was very successful, and he was afraid of him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁵ 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

¹⁵ 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 those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice.

Colossians 4:5

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

James 1:5

If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.

1 Samuel 18:12

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

1 Samuel 18:14

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 it was he who marched out and came in leading them.