New International Version (NIV)
26I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother;
you were very dear to me.
Your love for me was wonderful,
more wonderful than that of women.
2 Samuel 1:26
2 Samuel 1:26 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
26“I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
You have been 1:26 Lit very friendly toa close friend to me.
Your love for me was more wonderful
Than the love of women.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
26I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
You have been very pleasant to me.
Your love to me was more wonderful
Than the love of women.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
26“I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
You have been a good friend to me.
Your 1:26 Jonathan graciously accepted God’s choice of David as the next ruler of Israel, and supported him, honored him, and wanted the very best for him.love toward me was more wonderful
Than the love of women.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
26I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother.
You were delightful to me;
your love to me was extraordinary,
surpassing the love of women.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
26My brother Jonathan, I’m filled with sadness because of you.
You were very special to me.
Your love for me was wonderful.
It was more wonderful than the love of women.