1 Samuel 20:14

1 Samuel 20:14 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

14But show me unfailing kindness like the Lord’s kindness as long as I live, so that I may not be killed,

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

14And if I am still alive, will you not show me the faithfulness of the Lord, so that I do not die?

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

14If I am still alive, will you not show me the lovingkindness of the Lord, that I may not die?

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

14If I am still alive, will you not show me the lovingkindness and faithfulness of the Lord, 20:14 To secure his throne a new king would usually kill anyone who was a potential rival for the throne. Jonathan is asking assurance that he will not be assassinated after David becomes king.so that I will not die?

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

14And as long as I live, treat me with the Lord’s loving devotion,20:14 Forms of the Hebrew chesed are translated here and in most cases throughout the Scriptures as loving devotion; the range of meaning includes love, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, and mercy, as well as loyalty to a covenant. that I may not die,

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

14But always be kind to me, just as the Lord is. Be kind to me as long as I live. Then I won’t be killed.

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