Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 24:13
American Standard Version
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Amplified® Bible
As the proverb of the ancients says, Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be against you.
Contemporary English Version
An old proverb says, "Only evil people do evil things," and so I won't harm you.
Darby English Version
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Good News Bible
You know the old saying, 'Evil is done only by evil people.' And so I will not harm you.
King James Version
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
New American Standard Bible
"As the proverb of the ancients says, `Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
New International Version
As the old saying goes, 'From evildoers come evil deeds,' so my hand will not touch you.
New King James Version
As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.’ But my hand shall not be against you.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not sin against you.
Revised Standard Version
As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
Young's Literal Translation
as saith the simile of the ancients, From the wicked goeth out wickedness, and my hand is not on thee.
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