1 Samuel 30:6
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.”
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“And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened himself in Jehovah his God.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and David hath great distress, for the people have said to stone him, for the soul of all the people hath been bitter, each for his sons and for his daughters; and David doth strengthen himself in Jehovah his God.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 30:6 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 32:7In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels.
- Exodus 17:4Then Moses cried out to the LORD, “What should I do with these people? A little more and they will stone me!”
- Numbers 14:10But the whole congregation threatened to stone Joshua and Caleb. Then the glory of the LORD appeared to all the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting.
- Judges 18:25The Danites said to him, “Do not raise your voice against us, or angry men will attack you, and you and your family will lose your lives.”
- Judges 20:22But the Israelite army took courage and again took their battle positions in the same place where they had arrayed themselves on the first day.
- 1 Samuel 1:10In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears.
- 1 Samuel 23:16And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God,
- 1 Samuel 28:15Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.”
- 2 Samuel 17:8He continued, “You know your father and his men. They are mighty men, and as fierce as a wild bear robbed of her cubs. Moreover, your father is a man of war who will not spend the night with the troops.
- 2 Kings 4:27When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.”
- Job 13:15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
- Psalms 18:6In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.
- Psalms 25:17The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.
- Psalms 26:1Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.
- Psalms 27:1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
- Psalms 27:14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
- Psalms 34:1I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.
- Psalms 40:1I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
- Psalms 42:5Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence.
- Psalms 42:7Deep calls to deep in the roar of Your waterfalls; all Your breakers and waves have rolled over me.
- Psalms 42:11Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.
- Psalms 56:3When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
- Psalms 56:4In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
- Psalms 56:11in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
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