1 Samuel 24:19

David’s Oath to Saul

18And you have shown this day how well you have dealt with me; for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me.19When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go away unharmed? May the LORD reward you with good for what you have done for me this day.

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Berean Standard Bible
When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go away unharmed? May the LORD reward you with good for what you have done for me this day.
American Standard Version (1901)
For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore Jehovah reward thee good for that which thou hast done unto me this day.
Bible in Basic English
If a man comes across his hater, will he let him get away safe? so may you be rewarded by the Lord for what you have done for me today.
Free Bible Version
For if a man caught hold of his enemy, would he let him escape unharmed? The Lord reward you well for how you've treated me today.
King James (Authorized) Version
For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the LORD reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.
Translation for Translators
◄Who else would/No one else would► find his enemy and allow his enemy to escape when he could kill him instead [RHQ]. I hope/desire that Yahweh will reward you for being kindly to me today.
Unlocked Literal Bible
For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go safely? May Yahweh reward you with good for what you have done to me today.
Noah Webster Bible
For if a man findeth his enemy, will he let him go away well? wherefore the LORD reward thee with good, for what thou hast done to me this day.
World English Bible
For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me today.
Young's Literal Translation
and that a man doth find his enemy, and hath sent him away in a good manner; and Jehovah doth repay thee good for that which thou didst to me this day.