1 Samuel 21:14

Then saide Achish vnto his seruants, Loe, you see the man is mad: wherefore then haue yee brought him to mee?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then Achish said to his servants, "Behold, you see the man behaving as a madman. Why do you bring him to me?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Then said Achish unto his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad; wherefore then have ye brought him to me?
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then Achish said to his servants, Look! the man is clearly off his head; why have you let him come before me?
- Basic English Bible

And Achish said to his servants, Behold, ye see the man is mad: why did ye bring him to me?
- Darby Bible

Then said Achish to his servants, Lo, ye see the man is mad: why then have ye brought him to me?
- Webster's Bible

Then Achish said to his servants, "Look, you see the man is mad. Why then have you brought him to me?
- World English Bible

And Achish saith unto his servants, `Lo, ye see a man acting as a madman; why do ye bring him in unto me?
- Youngs Literal Bible

(21:15) Then said Achish unto his servants: 'Lo, when ye see a man that is mad, wherefore do ye bring him to me?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 21:14

21:12 Was afraid - Lest either their revenge or policy should prompt them to kill him. Perhaps he was the more apprehensive, because he wore Goliath's sword, which was probably well known at Gath. He now learned by experience what he afterward taught us, #Psal 118:9|. It is better to trust in the Lord, than to put any confidence in princes.

21:15 Mad men - It is highly probable, Achish was aware, that this madness was counterfeit. But being desirous to preserve David, he speaks as if he thought it real.