1 Samuel 18:11-16
New American Standard Bible
12Now Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him but had left Saul.
13So Saul removed him from his presence and appointed him as his commander of a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
14David was successful in all his ways, for the Lord was with him.
15When Saul saw that he was very successful, he was afraid of him.
16But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he would go out to battle and return before them.
King James Version
12And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.
13Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
14And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
15Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
16But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 18
11and he threw it, thinking, "I'll pin David to the wall." But David got away from him twice.
12Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had left Saul.
13Therefore, Saul sent David away from him and made him commander over a thousand men. David led the troops
14and continued to be successful in all his activities because the Lord was with him.
15When Saul observed that David was very successful, he dreaded him.
16But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was leading their troops.
New Living Translation
Chapter 18
11and he suddenly hurled it at David, intending to pin him to the wall. But David escaped him twice.English Standard Version
12Saul was afraid of David because the LORD was with him but had departed from Saul.
13So Saul removed him from his presence and made him a commander of a thousand. And he went out and came in before the people.
14And David had success in all his undertakings, for the LORD was with him.
15And when Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in fearful awe of him.
16But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.
New International Version
Chapter 18
11and he hurled it, saying to himself, 'I'll pin David to the wall.' But David eluded him twice.
12Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul.
13So he sent David away from him and gave him command over a thousand men, and David led the troops in their campaigns.
14In everything he did he had great success, because the LORD was with him.
15When Saul saw how successful he was, he was afraid of him.
16But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he led them in their campaigns.
New King James Version
12Now Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him, but had departed from Saul.
13Therefore Saul removed him from his presence, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
14And David behaved wisely in all his ways, and the Lord was with him.
15Therefore, when Saul saw that he behaved very wisely, he was afraid of him.
16But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.