1 Samuel 18:11

Saul Envies David

10The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear,11and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.

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Berean Standard Bible
and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice.
American Standard Version (1901)
and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David avoided out of his presence twice.
Bible in Basic English
And Saul, balancing the spear in his hand, said, I will give David a blow, pinning him to the wall. And David got away from him twice.
Free Bible Version
and he threw it at David, saying to himself, “I'll pin David to the wall.” But David managed to escape him twice.
King James (Authorized) Version
And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.
Translation for Translators
and he hurled it at David, saying to himself, “I will fasten David to the wall with the spear!” He did that two times, but David jumped aside both times.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Saul threw the spear, for he thought, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David escaped from Saul's presence twice in this way.
Noah Webster Bible
And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David escaped from his presence twice.
World English Bible
and Saul threw the spear, for he said, “I will pin David to the wall!” David escaped from his presence twice.
Young's Literal Translation
and Saul casteth the javelin, and saith, 'I smite through David, even through the wall;' and David turneth round out of his presence twice.