Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 26:9
American Standard Version
And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not; for who can put forth his hand against Jehovah's anointed, and be guiltless?
Amplified® Bible
David said to Abishai, Do not destroy him; for who can raise his hand against the Lord's anointed and be guiltless?
Contemporary English Version
"Don't kill him!" David whispered back. "The LORD will punish anyone who kills his chosen king.
Darby English Version
And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not; for who can stretch forth his hand against Jehovah's anointed, and be guiltless?
Good News Bible
But David said, "You must not harm him! The LORD will certainly punish whoever harms his chosen king.
King James Version
And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be guiltless?
New American Standard Bible
But David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him, for who can stretch out his hand against the LORD'S anointed and be without guilt?"
New International Version
But David said to Abishai, "Don't destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the LORD's anointed and be guiltless?
New King James Version
But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him; for who can stretch out his hand against the LORD’s anointed, and be guiltless?”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him, for who can stretch out his hand against the LORD'S anointed and remain without guilt?"
Revised Standard Version
But David said to Abi'shai, "Do not destroy him; for who can put forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless?"
Young's Literal Translation
And David saith unto Abishai, `Destroy him not; for who hath put forth his hand against the anointed of Jehovah, and been acquitted?'
