1 Samuel 20:31

1 Samuel 20:31 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

31As long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom will be established. Now send someone to bring him to me, for he must die!”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

31For, 20:31 Lit all the days whichas long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom will be established. Now then, send men and bring him to me, for he is 20:31 Lit a son of deathdoomed to die!”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

31For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you nor your kingdom will be established. Therefore now, send and bring him to me, for he must surely die.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

31For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, neither you [as heir to the throne] nor your kingdom will be established. So now, send [someone] and bring him to me, for he 20:31 Lit is a son of death.must die.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

31For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

31You will never be king as long as Jesse’s son lives on this earth. And you will never have a kingdom either. So send someone to bring the son of Jesse to me. He must die!”

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