Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 8:6
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But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto Jehovah.Amplified® Bible
But it displeased Samuel when they said, Give us a king to govern us. And Samuel prayed to the Lord.Contemporary English Version
Samuel was upset to hear the leaders say they wanted a king, so he prayed about it.Darby English Version
And the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to Jehovah.Good News Bible
Samuel was displeased with their request for a king; so he prayed to the LORD,King James Version
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.New American Standard Bible
But the thing was displeasing in the sight of Samuel when they said, "Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to the LORD."New International Version
But when they said, "Give us a king to lead us," this displeased Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD.New King James Version
But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” So Samuel prayed to the LORD.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But the thing became displeasing in the sight of Samuel when they said, "Give us a king to judge us." And Samuel prayed to the LORD.Revised Standard Version
But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, "Give us a king to govern us." And Samuel prayed to the LORD.Young's Literal Translation
And the thing is evil in the eyes of Samuel, when they have said, `Give to us a king to judge us;' and Samuel prayeth unto Jehovah.
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