1 Samuel 17:29

David Accepts the Challenge

28Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!”29“What have I done now?” said David. “Was it not just a question?”30Then he turned from him toward another and asked about the offer, and those people answered him just as the first ones had answered.

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Berean Standard Bible
“What have I done now?” said David. “Was it not just a question?”
American Standard Version (1901)
And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
Bible in Basic English
And David said, What have I done now? was it not only a word?
Free Bible Version
“What have I done now?” David asked. “Can't I even ask a question?”
King James (Authorized) Version
And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
Translation for Translators
David replied, “Have I done something wrong? I was merely asking a question!”
Unlocked Literal Bible
David said, “What have I done now? Was it not just a question?”
Noah Webster Bible
And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?
World English Bible
David said, “What have I now done? Is there not a cause?”
Young's Literal Translation
And David saith, 'What have I done now? is it not a word?'