Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 20:17
American Standard Version
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Amplified® Bible
And Jonathan caused David to swear again by his love for him, for Jonathan loved him as he loved his own life.
Contemporary English Version
Jonathan thought as much of David as he did of himself, so he asked David to promise once more that he would be a loyal friend.
Darby English Version
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, by the love he had for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Good News Bible
Once again Jonathan made David promise to love him, for Jonathan loved David as much as he loved himself.
King James Version
And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
New American Standard Bible
Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.
New International Version
And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself.
New King James Version
Now Jonathan again caused David to vow, because he loved him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Jonathan made David vow again because of his love for him, because he loved him as he loved his own life.
Revised Standard Version
And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Young's Literal Translation
and Jonathan addeth to cause David to swear, because he loveth him, for with the love of his own soul he hath loved him.
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