The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
1 Samuel 17:11 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised When Saul and all Israel heard these words from the Philistine, they lost their courage and were terrified. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid. American Standard Version (1901) And when Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid. Common English Bible When Saul and all Israel heard what the Philistine said, they were distressed and terrified. Catholic Public Domain Version And Saul and all the Israelites, hearing these words of the Philistine in this manner, were stupefied and exceedingly afraid. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Saul and all the Israelites hearing these words of the Philistine were dismayed, and greatly afraid. |
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Who was it you dreaded and feared, so that you lied and didn’t remember me or take it to heart? I have kept silent for a long time, haven’t I? , So you do not fear me.
The Lord is the one who will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.’
Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’
Some Hebrews even crossed the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul, however, was still at Gilgal, and all his troops were gripped with fear.
Then the Philistine said, ‘I defy the ranks of Israel today. Send me a man so we can fight each other! ’
Now David was the son of the Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah named Jesse. Jesse had eight sons and during Saul’s reign was already an old man.
so he pretended to be insane in their presence. He acted like a madman around them, scribbling on the doors of the city gate and letting saliva run down his beard.
When the Philistines heard that the Israelites had gathered at Mizpah, their rulers marched up towards Israel. When the Israelites heard about it, they were afraid because of the Philistines.