1 Samuel 24:19

“For if a man finde his enemie, will hee let him goe well away? wherefore the Lord reward thee good, for that thou hast done vnto me this day.”

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 24:19

For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.
- King James Version

"For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safely? May the LORD therefore reward you with good in return for what you have done to me this day.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore Jehovah reward thee good for that which thou hast done unto me this day.
- American Standard Version (1901)

If a man comes across his hater, will he let him get away safe? so may you be rewarded by the Lord for what you have done for me today.
- Basic English Bible

For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore Jehovah reward thee good for that thou hast done to me this day.
- Darby Bible

For if a man findeth his enemy, will he let him go away well? wherefore the LORD reward thee with good, for what thou hast done to me this day.
- Webster's Bible

For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me this day.
- World English Bible

and that a man doth find his enemy, and hath sent him away in a good manner; and Jehovah doth repay thee good for that which thou didst to me this day.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(24:20) For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that which thou hast done unto me this day.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for 1 Samuel 24:19

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 24:19

24:19 The Lord reward thee - Because he thought himself not able to recompense so great a favour, he prays God to recompense it.


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