1 Samuel 26:24
New International Version
As surely as I valued your life today, so may the LORD value my life and deliver me from all trouble.”

New Living Translation
Now may the LORD value my life, even as I have valued yours today. May he rescue me from all my troubles.”

English Standard Version
Behold, as your life was precious this day in my sight, so may my life be precious in the sight of the LORD, and may he deliver me out of all tribulation.”

Berean Standard Bible
As surely as I valued your life today, so may the LORD value my life and rescue me from all trouble.”

King James Bible
And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.

New King James Version
And indeed, as your life was valued much this day in my eyes, so let my life be valued much in the eyes of the LORD, and let Him deliver me out of all tribulation.”

New American Standard Bible
Therefore behold, just as your life was highly valued in my sight this day, so may my life be highly valued in the sight of the LORD, and may He rescue me from all distress.”

NASB 1995
“Now behold, as your life was highly valued in my sight this day, so may my life be highly valued in the sight of the LORD, and may He deliver me from all distress.”

NASB 1977
“Now behold, as your life was highly valued in my sight this day, so may my life be highly valued in the sight of the LORD, and may He deliver me from all distress.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Now behold, as your life was highly valued in my sight this day, so may my life be highly valued in the sight of Yahweh, and may He deliver me from all distress.”

Amplified Bible
Now behold, just as your life was precious in my sight this day, so let my life be precious in the sight of the LORD, and may He rescue me from all distress.”

Christian Standard Bible
Just as I considered your life valuable today, so may the LORD consider my life valuable and rescue me from all trouble.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Just as I considered your life valuable today, so may the LORD consider my life valuable and rescue me from all trouble.”

American Standard Version
And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of Jehovah, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.

Contemporary English Version
I spared your life today, and I pray that the LORD will spare my life and keep me safe."

English Revised Version
And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As I placed great value on your life today, may the LORD place great value on my life and rescue me from all trouble."

Good News Translation
Just as I have spared your life today, may the LORD do the same to me and free me from all troubles!"

International Standard Version
Look, just as your life was valuable in my eyes today, so may my life be valuable in the LORD's eyes, and may he deliver me from all trouble."

Majority Standard Bible
As surely as I valued your life today, so may the LORD value my life and rescue me from all trouble.”

NET Bible
In the same way that I valued your life this day, may the LORD value my life and deliver me from all danger."

New Heart English Bible
Look, as your life was respected this day in my eyes, so let my life be respected in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out of all oppression."

Webster's Bible Translation
And behold, as thy life was precious this day in my eyes, so let my life be precious in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.

World English Bible
Behold, as your life was respected today in my eyes, so let my life be respected in Yahweh’s eyes, and let him deliver me out of all oppression.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and behold, as your soul has been great in my eyes this day, so is my soul great in the eyes of YHWH, and He delivers me out of all distress.”

Young's Literal Translation
and lo, as thy soul hath been great this day in mine eyes, so is my soul great in the eyes of Jehovah, and He doth deliver me out of all distress.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And behold, as thy soul was magnified this day in mine eyes, so shall my soul be magnified in the eyes of Jehovah, and he will deliver me from all straits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And as thy life hath been much set by this day in my eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of the Lord, and let him deliver me from all distress.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And just as your soul has been magnified this day in my eyes, so let my soul be magnified in the eyes of the Lord, and may he free me from all distress.”

New American Bible
Just as I regarded your life as precious today, so may the LORD regard my life as precious and deliver me from all dangers.”

New Revised Standard Version
As your life was precious today in my sight, so may my life be precious in the sight of the LORD, and may he rescue me from all tribulation.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And, behold, as your life was highly esteemed this day in my sight, so my life shall be highly esteemed in the sight of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
As your life was magnified today in my eyes, so my life shall be magnified in the eyes of LORD JEHOVAH!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of the LORD, and let Him deliver me out of all tribulation.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And, behold, as thy life has been precious this very day in my eyes, so let my life be precious before the Lord, and may he protect me, and deliver me out of all affliction.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Saul Acknowledges His Sin
23May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. For the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed. 24As surely as I valued your life today, so may the LORD value my life and rescue me from all trouble.” 25Saul said to him, “May you be blessed, David my son. You will accomplish great things and will surely prevail.” So David went on his way, and Saul returned home.…

Cross References
Matthew 7:12
In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Proverbs 11:27
He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.

Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Romans 12:17-21
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ...

1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Proverbs 25:21-22
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

James 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Genesis 50:20
As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

Psalm 18:20-24
The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. / For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. / For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. ...

2 Samuel 22:21-25
The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. / For I have kept the ways of the LORD and have not wickedly departed from my God. / For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes. ...

Romans 2:6-7
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.


Treasury of Scripture

And, behold, as your life was much set by this day in my eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.

as thy life

Psalm 18:25
With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;

Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Matthew 7:2
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

let him deliver

Genesis 48:16
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.

Psalm 18:1,48
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength…

Psalm 34:17,18
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles…

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1 Samuel 26
1. Saul, by the discovery of the Ziphites, comes to Hachilah against David
4. David coming into the trench keeps Abishai from killing Saul,
11. but takes his spear and jug
13. David reproves Abner
17. and exhorts Saul
21. Saul acknowledges his sin














As surely as
This phrase is a solemn affirmation, indicating certainty and sincerity. In the Hebrew text, it reflects a strong commitment or oath-like statement. It underscores the gravity of David's words, emphasizing his integrity and the seriousness of his intentions. In the biblical context, such affirmations are often used to convey deep truth and earnestness, reminding us of the importance of honesty and faithfulness in our own commitments.

I valued your life today
Here, David speaks to Saul, expressing the mercy he showed by sparing Saul's life. The Hebrew root for "valued" is "chashab," which can mean to consider, reckon, or esteem. This highlights David's respect for Saul's life, despite Saul's pursuit to kill him. It reflects a profound biblical principle of valuing life, rooted in the understanding that every person is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). David's actions exemplify the call to love our enemies and show mercy, as later taught by Jesus in the New Testament (Matthew 5:44).

so may the LORD value my life
David appeals to the LORD, using the covenant name "Yahweh," which signifies God's eternal presence and faithfulness. The phrase "value my life" echoes the earlier sentiment, suggesting a reciprocal relationship between David's actions and God's response. It reflects a deep trust in God's justice and mercy, believing that God will honor those who honor Him. This is a recurring theme in Scripture, where God's protection and favor are promised to those who walk in His ways (Psalm 91:14-16).

and deliver me from all trouble
The word "deliver" comes from the Hebrew "natsal," meaning to rescue or save. David's plea for deliverance is a common motif in the Psalms, where he often seeks God's intervention in times of distress. The phrase "from all trouble" encompasses the various trials and adversities David faced, including Saul's relentless pursuit. This reflects a broader biblical truth that God is a refuge and strength for His people, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). It encourages believers to trust in God's ability to save and sustain them through life's challenges.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As surely as
וְהִנֵּ֗ה (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

I valued
בְּעֵינָ֑י (bə·‘ê·nāy)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | first person common singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

your life
נַפְשְׁךָ֛ (nap̄·šə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

today,
הַיּ֥וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

so
כֵּ֣ן (kên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

may the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

value
בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

my life
נַפְשִׁי֙ (nap̄·šî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

and rescue me
וְיַצִּלֵ֖נִי (wə·yaṣ·ṣi·lê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

from all
מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

trouble.”
צָרָֽה׃ (ṣā·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6869: Tightness, a female rival


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