1 Samuel 16:22
World English Bible (WEB)
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”
In context
20 Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a container of wine, and a young goat, and sent them by David his son to Saul.
21 David came to Saul and stood before him. He loved him greatly; and he became his armor bearer.
22 Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”
23 When the spirit from God was on Saul, David took the harp and played with his hand; so Saul was refreshed and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
1 Samuel 16:22 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”
- KJV King James Version
- And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”
- ASV American Standard Version
- And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And Saul sendeth unto Jesse, saying, 'Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he hath found grace in mine eyes.'
- DBY Darby Translation
- And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he has found favour in my sight.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.