When Saul observed that David was very successful, he dreaded him.
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
When Saul saw how capable and successful David was, he stood in awe of him.
And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
Saul saw that he was very successful, and he was afraid of him.
And so, Saul saw that he was exceedingly prudent, and he began to be wary of him.
And Saul saw that he was exceeding prudent, and began to beware of him.
Act wisely towards outsiders, making the most of the time.
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God #– #who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly #– #and it will be given to him.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretence.
Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had left Saul.
and continued to be successful in all his activities because the Lord was with him.
But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was leading their troops.