Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 19:6
American Standard Version
And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As Jehovah liveth, he shall not be put to death.
Amplified® Bible
Saul heeded Jonathan and swore, As the Lord lives, David shall not be slain.
Contemporary English Version
Saul agreed and promised, "I swear by the living LORD that I won't have David killed!"
Darby English Version
And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, [As] Jehovah liveth, he shall not be put to death!
Good News Bible
Saul was convinced by what Jonathan said and made a vow in the LORD's name that he would not kill David.
King James Version
And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.
New American Standard Bible
Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul vowed, "As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death."
New International Version
Saul listened to Jonathan and took this oath: "As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death."
New King James Version
So Saul heeded the voice of Jonathan, and Saul swore, “As the LORD lives, he shall not be killed.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul vowed, "As the LORD lives, he shall not receive the death penalty."
Revised Standard Version
And Saul hearkened to the voice of Jonathan; Saul swore, "As the LORD lives, he shall not be put to death."
Young's Literal Translation
And Saul hearkeneth to the voice of Jonathan, and Saul sweareth, `Jehovah liveth -- he doth not die.'