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1 Samuel 16:22

King James Version

22 And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.

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American Standard Version

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.

Christian Standard Bible

Then Saul sent word to Jesse: “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor with me.”

English Standard Version

And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight.”

New American Standard Bible

So Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David now be my attendant for he has found favor in my sight.”

New International Version

Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Allow David to remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”

New King James Version

Then Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”

New Living Translation

Then Saul sent word to Jesse asking, “Please let David remain in my service, for I am very pleased with him.”

World English Bible

Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”