1 Samuel 19:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: you saw it, and did rejoice: wherefore then will you sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?
1 Samuel 19:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
for he put his life in his hand, and smote the Philistine, and Jehovah wrought a great victory for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice; wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?
1 Samuel 19:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?”
1 Samuel 19:5 (BSB)
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What does 1 Samuel 19:5 say?
1 Samuel 19:5 in modern King James wording reads: "For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: you saw it, and did rejoice: wherefore then will you sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?"
Where is 1 Samuel 19:5 found in the Bible?
1 Samuel 19:5 is verse 5 of chapter 19 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.
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