1 Samuel 24:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When David had finished saying these things, Saul called back, “Is that your voice, David my son?” Then Saul wept aloud”
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“When David had finished saying these things, Saul called back, “Is that your voice, David my son?” Then Saul wept aloud”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And it cometh to pass, when David completeth to speak these words unto Saul, that Saul saith, `Is this thy voice, my son David?' and Saul lifteth up his voice, and weepeth.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 24:16 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 16:5Then Sarai said to Abram, “May the wrong done to me be upon you! I delivered my servant into your arms, and ever since she saw that she was pregnant, she has treated me with contempt. May the LORD judge between you and me.”
- Genesis 33:4Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.
- Judges 11:27I have not sinned against you, but you have done me wrong by waging war against me. May the LORD, the Judge, decide today between the Israelites and the Ammonites.”
- 1 Samuel 26:17Then Saul recognized David’s voice and asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” “It is my voice, my lord and king,” David said.
- 1 Samuel 26:24As surely as I valued your life today, so may the LORD value my life and rescue me from all trouble.”
- 1 Chronicles 12:18Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.
- Job 6:25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
- Psalms 119:154Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.
- Proverbs 15:1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
- Proverbs 25:11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
- Luke 21:15For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
- Acts 6:10but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.
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