1 Samuel 25:8

1 Samuel 25:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8Ask your own servants and they will tell you. Therefore be favorable toward my men, since we come at a festive time. Please give your servants and your son David whatever you can find for them.’ ”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

8Ask your young men and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we have come on a 25:8 Lit goodfestive day. Please give whatever you find at hand to your servants and to your son David.’ ”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

8Ask your young men and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we have come on a festive day. Please give whatever you find at hand to your servants and to your son David.’ ”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

8Ask your young men and they will tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor in your sight [and be well-treated], for we have come on a 25:8 The time of shearing was a time of celebration and generosity.good (festive) day. 25:8 David and his men had given protection to Nabal’s flocks and shepherds, and it was appropriate for David to ask for compensation for this service.Please, give whatever you find at hand to your servants and to your son David.’ ”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

8Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on the day of a feast. Please give whatever you can spare to your servants and to your son David.’”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

8Ask your own servants. They’ll tell you. We’ve come to you now at a happy time of the year. Please be kind to my men. Please give me and my men anything you can find for us.’ ”

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