1 Samuel 20:16
1 Samuel 20:11-17 The Message (MSG)
“Come outside,” said Jonathan. “Let’s go to the field.” When the two of them were out in the field, Jonathan said, “As GOD, the God of Israel, is my witness, by this time tomorrow I’ll get it out of my father how he feels about you. Then I’ll let you know what I learn. May GOD do his worst to me if I let you down! If my father still intends to kill you, I’ll tell you and get you out of here in one piece. And GOD be with you as he’s been with my father! If I make it through this alive, continue to be my covenant friend. And if I die, keep the covenant friendship with my family—forever. And when GOD finally rids the earth of David’s enemies, stay loyal to Jonathan!” Jonathan repeated his pledge of love and friendship for David. He loved David more than his own soul!
1 Samuel 20:16 King James Version (KJV)
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies.
1 Samuel 20:16 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD require it at the hands of David’s enemies.”
1 Samuel 20:16 New Century Version (NCV)
So Jonathan made an agreement with David. He said, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies responsible.”
1 Samuel 20:16 American Standard Version (ASV)
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, And Jehovah will require it at the hand of David’s enemies.
1 Samuel 20:16 New International Version (NIV)
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD call David’s enemies to account.”
1 Samuel 20:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “Let the LORD require it at the hand of David’s enemies.”
1 Samuel 20:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)
So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David. [He added,] “May the LORD require it at the hands of David’s enemies. [that is, hold them accountable for any harm they inflict on David].”