1 Samuel 26:9

1 Samuel 26:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless?

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

9But David said to Abishai, “Do not 26:9 Lit destroykill him, for who can reach out with his hand against the Lords anointed and remain innocent?”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

9But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can stretch out his hand against the Lords anointed and be without guilt?”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

9But David said to Abishai, “Do not kill him, for who can put out his hand against the Lords anointed [king] and be guiltless (innocent)?”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

9But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless?”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

9But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him! No one can do any harm to the Lord’s anointed king and not be guilty.

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