1 Samuel 26:16

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

This thing is not good that you have done. As the LORD lives, all of you are worthy to die, because all of you have not kept your master, the LORD's anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster.

1 Samuel 26:16 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

This thing is not good that thou hast done. As Jehovah liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept watch over your lord, Jehovah’s anointed. And now see where the king’s spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his head.

1 Samuel 26:16 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

This thing you have done is not good. As surely as the LORD lives, all of you deserve to die, since you did not protect your lord, the LORD’s anointed. Now look around. Where are the king’s spear and water jug that were by his head?”

1 Samuel 26:16 (BSB)

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What does 1 Samuel 26:16 say?

1 Samuel 26:16 in modern King James wording reads: "This thing is not good that you have done. As the LORD lives, all of you are worthy to die, because all of you have not kept your master, the LORD's anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster."

Where is 1 Samuel 26:16 found in the Bible?

1 Samuel 26:16 is verse 16 of chapter 26 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.

Which translations of 1 Samuel 26:16 can I read here?

You can read 1 Samuel 26:16 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible. Open the full Bible reader to read it in more translations.