Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 26:11
American Standard Version
Jehovah forbid that I should put forth my hand against Jehovah's anointed: but now take, I pray thee, the spear that is at his head, and the cruse of water, and let us go.
Amplified® Bible
The Lord forbid that I should raise my hand against the Lord's anointed; but take now the spear that is at his head and the bottle of water, and let us go.
Contemporary English Version
But I pray that the LORD will keep me from harming his chosen king. Let's grab his spear and his water jar and get out of here!"
Darby English Version
Jehovah forbid that I should stretch forth my hand against Jehovah's anointed! But now take, I pray thee, the spear that is at his head, and the cruse of water, and let us go.
Good News Bible
The LORD forbid that I should try to harm the one whom the LORD has made king! Let's take his spear and his water jar, and go."
King James Version
The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the LORD's anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.
New American Standard Bible
"The LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD'S anointed; but now please take the spear that is at his head and the jug of water, and let us go."
New International Version
But the LORD forbid that I should lay a hand on the LORD's anointed. Now get the spear and water jug that are near his head, and let's go."
New King James Version
The LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed. But please, take now the spear and the jug of water that are by his head, and let us go.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"The LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD'S anointed; but now please take the spear that lies at his head and the jug of water, and let us go."
Revised Standard Version
The LORD forbid that I should put forth my hand against the LORD'S anointed; but take now the spear that is at his head, and the jar of water, and let us go."
Young's Literal Translation
far be it from me, by Jehovah, from putting forth my hand against the anointed of Jehovah; and, now, take, I pray thee, the spear which `is' at his pillow, and the cruse of water, and we go away.'
