When Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him.
Parallel translations
- KJV Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
- BSB When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.
- NKJV Therefore, when Saul saw that he behaved very wisely, he was afraid of him.
- NASB When Saul saw that he was very successful, he was afraid of him.
- NLT When Saul recognized this, he became even more afraid of him.
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- Dan 6:4–5Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel as touching the kingdom; but they could find no occasion nor fault, because he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
- Jas 1:5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.
- Ps 112:5It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
- Col 4:5Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
- Jas 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
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The rise of the anointed king after Israel's failed first choice points to the true Anointed One (Messiah means 'anointed'), the shepherd-king after God's own heart from Bethlehem.
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