Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 16:22
American Standard Version
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.
Amplified® Bible
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David remain in my service, for he pleases me.
Contemporary English Version
Not long after this, Saul sent another message to Jesse: "I really like David. Please let him stay with me."
Darby English Version
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he has found favour in my sight.
Good News Bible
Then Saul sent a message to Jesse: "I like David. Let him stay here in my service."
King James Version
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.
New American Standard Bible
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight."
New International Version
Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, "Allow David to remain in my service, for I am pleased with him."
New King James Version
Then Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight."
Revised Standard Version
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight."
Young's Literal Translation
And Saul sendeth unto Jesse, saying, `Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he hath found grace in mine eyes.'
