1 Samuel 26:11 — Compare Translations

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

far be it from me, by Jehovah, from putting forth my hand against the anointed of Jehovah; and, now, take, I pray thee, the spear which [is] at his pillow, and the cruse of water, and we go away.`

English ASV

Jehovah forbid that I should put forth my hand against Jehovahs anointed: but now take, I pray thee, the spear that is at his head, and the cruse of water, and let us go.

English Amplified

The Lord forbid that I should raise my hand against the Lord's anointed; but take now the spear that is at his head and the bottle of water, and let us go.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

The Lord forbid that I should raise my hand against the Lord's anointed; but take now the spear that is at his head and the bottle of water, and let us go.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

But the Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the Lord’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.”

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

However, because of the LORD, I will never lift my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and the water jug by his head, and let’s go.”

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Jehovah forbid that I should stretch forth my hand against Jehovah's anointed! But now take, I pray thee, the spear that is at his head, and the cruse of water, and let us go.

English EASY 2024

But I ask the Lord to stop me from hurting him, because he is the Lord 's chosen king. Take the spear and the jar of water that are near Saul's head. We must leave here now!’

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

But I pray that the Lord never lets me hurt the Lord's chosen king. Now pick up the spear and water jug by Saul's head, then let's go."

The LORD forbid that I should put out my hand against the LORD's anointed. But take now the spear that is at his head and the jar of water, and let us go."

English GNT (Good News Translation)

The Lord forbid that I should try to harm the one whom the Lord has made king! Let's take his spear and his water jar, and go.”

English God's Word - GW 1995

It would be unthinkable for me to attack the Lord's anointed king. But please take that spear near his head and that jar of water, and let's go."

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

However, because of the LORD, I will never lift my hand against the LORD's anointed. Instead, take the spear and the water jug by his head, and let's go."

English KJV 1611

The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the LORD's anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.

English LSB

Yahweh forbid that I should send forth my hand against the anointed of Yahweh; but now please take the spear that is at his head and the jug of water, and let us go.”

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the Lord ’s anointed, but now please take the spear that is at his head and the jug of water, and let us go.”

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

"The LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD'S anointed; but now please take the spear that is at his head and the jug of water, and let us go."

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

But the LORD forbid that I touch his anointed! Now take the spear which is at his head and the water jug, and let us be on our way."

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

But may the LORD prevent me from extending my hand against the LORD’s chosen one! Now take the spear by Saul’s head and the jug of water, and let’s get out of here!”

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

May the Lord keep me from laying a hand on his anointed king. Now get the spear and water jug that are near his head. Then let's leave."

English NIV

But the LORD forbid that I should lay a hand on the LORD's anointed. Now get the spear and water jug that are near his head, and let's go."

English NKJ 1982

The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the Lord’s anointed. But please, take now the spear and the jug of water that are by his head, and let us go.”

English NLT

But the LORD forbid that I should kill the one he has anointed! But I'll tell you what--we'll take his spear and his jug of water and then get out of here!"

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

The LORD forbid that I should raise my hand against the LORD's anointed; but now take the spear that is at his head, and the water jar, and let us go."

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

The Lord forbid that I should put forth my hand against the Lord 's anointed; but take now the spear that is at his head, and the jar of water, and let us go.”

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

But God forbid that I should kill the man he has chosen to be king! But I'll tell you what—we'll take his spear and his jug of water and then get out of here!“

English Tyndale 1537

but the LORD keep me from laying mine hand upon the LORD's anointed. Now then take a fellowship the spear that is at his head, and the cruse of water, and let us go.