Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 10:27
American Standard Version
But certain worthless fellows said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no present. But he held his peace.
Amplified® Bible
But some worthless fellows said, How can this man save us? And they despised him and brought him no gift. But he held his peace {and} was as if deaf.
Contemporary English Version
But some worthless fools said, "How can someone like Saul rescue us from our enemies?" They did not want Saul to be their king, and so they didn't bring him any gifts. But Saul kept calm.
Darby English Version
But the children of Belial said, How should this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no gifts. But he was as one deaf.
Good News Bible
But some worthless people said, "How can this fellow do us any good?" They despised Saul and did not bring him any gifts.
King James Version
But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought no presents. But he held his peace.
New American Standard Bible
But certain worthless men said, "How can this one deliver us? And they despised him and did not bring him any present. But he kept silent."
New International Version
But some troublemakers said, "How can this fellow save us?" They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent.
New King James Version
But some rebels said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But certain worthless men said, "How can this one deliver us?" And they despised him and did not bring him any present. But he kept silent.
Revised Standard Version
But some worthless fellows said, "How can this man save us?" And they despised him, and brought
Young's Literal Translation
and the sons of worthlessness have said, `What! this one doth save us!' and they despise him, and have not brought to him a present; and he is as one deaf.
