Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Versionand 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd, 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 1917And, 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… Jump to Previous Dear Deliver Distress Esteemed Eyes Highly Life Oppression Precious Sight Soul Surely Today Tribulation Troubles Value ValuedJump to Next Dear Deliver Distress Esteemed Eyes Highly Life Oppression Precious Sight Soul Surely Today Tribulation Troubles Value Valued1 Samuel 26 1. Saul, by the discovery of the Ziphites, comes to Hachilah against David4. 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 so may the LORD value my life and deliver me from all trouble Hebrew As surely asוְהִנֵּ֗ה (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 Links 1 Samuel 26:24 NIV1 Samuel 26:24 NLT 1 Samuel 26:24 ESV 1 Samuel 26:24 NASB 1 Samuel 26:24 KJV 1 Samuel 26:24 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 26:24 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 26:24 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 26:24 French Bible 1 Samuel 26:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 26:24 Behold as your life was much set (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |