1 Samuel 18:15-16
1 Samuel 18:15-16 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
And when Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in fearful awe of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.
1 Samuel 18:12-16 The Message (MSG)
Now Saul feared David. It was clear that GOD was with David and had left Saul. So, Saul got David out of his sight by making him an officer in the army. David was in combat frequently. Everything David did turned out well. Yes, GOD was with him. As Saul saw David becoming more successful, he himself grew more fearful. He could see the handwriting on the wall. But everyone else in Israel and Judah loved David. They loved watching him in action.
1 Samuel 18:15-16 King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.
1 Samuel 18:15-16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When Saul saw that he was prospering greatly, he dreaded him. But all Israel and Judah loved David, and he went out and came in before them.
1 Samuel 18:15-16 New Century Version (NCV)
When Saul saw that David was very successful, he feared David even more. But all the people of Israel and Judah loved David because he led them well in battle.
1 Samuel 18:15-16 American Standard Version (ASV)
And when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he stood in awe of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David; for he went out and came in before them.
1 Samuel 18:15-16 New International Version (NIV)
When Saul saw how successful he was, he was afraid of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns.
1 Samuel 18:15-16 New King James Version (NKJV)
Therefore, when Saul saw that he behaved very wisely, he was afraid of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.