1 Samuel 24:9

¶ And Dauid said to Saul, Wherfore hearest thou mens words, saying, Behold, Dauid seeketh thy hurt?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of men, saying, 'Behold, David seeks to harm you'?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearkenest thou to men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
- American Standard Version (1901)

And David said to Saul, Why do you give any attention to those who say that it is my desire to do you wrong?
- Basic English Bible

and said to Saul, "Why do you listen to the words of men who say, 'Look, David intends to harm you'?
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

And David said to Saul, Why dost thou listen to words of men, saying, Behold, David seeks thy hurt?
- Darby Bible

And David also rose up after him: and going out of the cave cried after Saul, saying: My lord the king. And Saul looked behind him: and David bowing himself down to the ground, worshipped,
- Douay-Rheims Bible

And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearkenest thou to men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
- English Revised Version

David said to Saul, "Why do you listen to men's words, saying, 'Behold, David seeks your hurt?'
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 24:9

24:10 Mine eye - The eye is said to spare, because it affects the heart with pity, and moves a man to spare.