New International Version (NIV)
6But when they said, “Give us a king to lead us,” this displeased Samuel; so he prayed to the Lord.
1 Samuel 8:6
1 Samuel 8:6 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
6But the matter was 8:6 Or evildispleasing in the sight of Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” And Samuel prayed to the Lord.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
6But the thing was displeasing in the sight of Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” And Samuel prayed to the Lord.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
6But their demand 8:6 Lit was evil in the eyes of.displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge and rule over us.” So Samuel prayed to the Lord.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
6But when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the Lord.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
6Samuel wasn’t pleased when they said, “Give us a king to lead us.” So he prayed to the Lord.