1 Samuel 19:9 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

And a spirit of sadness [from] Jehovah is unto Saul, and he is sitting in his house, and his javelin in his hand, and David is playing with the hand,

English ASV

And an evil spirit from Jehovah was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing with his hand.

English Amplified

Then an evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing [the lyre] with his hand.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Then an evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing [the lyre] with his hand.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the Lord came upon him. While David was playing the harp,

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Now an evil spirit sent from the LORD came on Saul as he was sitting in his palace holding a spear. David was playing the lyre,

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And an evil spirit from Jehovah was upon Saul. And he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David played with his hand.

English EASY 2024

Then the Lord caused an evil spirit to control Saul. Saul was sitting in his house. He had a spear in his hand. David was making music with his harp.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Later, in Saul's house, David was playing the harp. Saul was there with his spear in his hand. Then an evil spirit from the Lord came on Saul.

Then a harmful spirit from the LORD came upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand. And David was playing the lyre.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

One day an evil spirit from the Lord took control of Saul. He was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was there, playing his harp.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Then an evil spirit from the Lord came over Saul while he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand. David was strumming a tune.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Now an evil spirit from the LORD came on Saul as he was sitting in his palace holding a spear. David was playing [the harp],

English KJV 1611

And the evil spirit from the LORD was upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his javelin in his hand: and David played with his hand.

English LSB

Now there was an evil spirit from Yahweh on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was playing the harp with his hand.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Now an evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand while David was playing an instrument with his hand.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Now there was an evil spirit from the LORD on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, and David was playing the harp with his hand.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Then an evil spirit from the LORD came upon Saul as he was sitting in his house with spear in hand and David was playing the harp nearby.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Then an evil spirit from the LORD came upon Saul. He was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, while David was playing the lyre.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

But an evil spirit that was sent by the Lord came on Saul. It happened as he was sitting in his house and holding his spear. While David was playing the harp,

English NIV

But an evil spirit from the LORD came upon Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand. While David was playing the harp,

English NKJ 1982

Now the distressing spirit from the Lord came upon Saul as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand. And David was playing music with his hand.

English NLT

But one day as Saul was sitting at home, the tormenting spirit from the LORD suddenly came upon him again. As David played his harp for the king,

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Then an evil spirit from the LORD came upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand, while David was playing music.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Then an evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing the lyre.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

But one day as Saul was sitting at home, listening to David playing the harp, suddenly the tormenting spirit from the Lord attacked him.

English Tyndale 1537

And the evil spirit of the LORD was upon Saul as he sat in his house having a Javelin in his hand, and David played with his hand.