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1 Samuel 27:12

English Standard Version

12 And Achish trusted David, thinking, β€œHe has made himself an utter stench to his people Israel; therefore he shall always be my servant.”

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American Standard Version

And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.

Christian Standard Bible

So Achish trusted David, thinking, β€œSince he has made himself repulsive to his people Israel, he will be my servant forever.”

King James Version

And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.

New American Standard Bible

So Achish believed David, saying, β€œHe has undoubtedly made himself repulsive among his people Israel; therefore he will become my servant forever.”

New International Version

Achish trusted David and said to himself, β€œHe has become so obnoxious to his people, the Israelites, that he will be my servant for life.”

New King James Version

So Achish believed David, saying, β€œHe has made his people Israel utterly abhor him; therefore he will be my servant forever.”

New Living Translation

Achish believed David and thought to himself, β€œBy now the people of Israel must hate him bitterly. Now he will have to stay here and serve me forever!”

World English Bible

Achish believed David, saying, β€œHe has made his people Israel utterly to abhor him. Therefore he will be my servant forever.”