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1 Samuel 16:23
King James Version
1 Samuel 16:23
King James Version
23 And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
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1 Samuel 16:23
New King James Version
1 Samuel 16:23
New King James Version
23 And so it was, whenever the spirit from God was upon Saul, that David would take a harp and play it with his hand. Then Saul would become refreshed and well, and the distressing spirit would depart from him.
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1 Samuel 16:23
New International Version
1 Samuel 16:23
New International Version
23 Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul, David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit(A) would leave him.
1 Samuel 16:23
English Standard Version
1 Samuel 16:23
English Standard Version
23 And (A)whenever the harmful spirit from God was upon Saul, David took the lyre (B)and played it with his hand. So Saul was refreshed and was well, and the harmful spirit departed from him.
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