1 Samuel 20:7-9

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁷If he says, All right, then it will be well with your servant; but if he is angry, then be sure that evil is determined by him.

⁸Therefore deal kindly with your servant, for you have brought [me] into a covenant of the Lord with you. But if there is guilt in me, kill me yourself; for why should you bring me to your father?

⁹And Jonathan said, Far be it from you! If I knew that evil was determined for you by my father, would I not tell you?

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1 Samuel 20:7-9

New International Version

⁷If he says, ‘Very well,’ then your servant is safe. But if he loses his temper,^(A) you can be sure that he is determined^(B) to harm me. ⁸As for you, show kindness to your servant, for you have brought him into a covenant^(C) with you before the Lord. If I am guilty, then kill^(D) me yourself! Why hand me over to your father?”

⁹“Never!” Jonathan said. “If I had the least inkling that my father was determined to harm you, wouldn’t I tell you?”

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1 Samuel 20:7-9

New King James Version

⁷^(A)If he says thus: ‘It is well,’ your servant will be safe. But if he is very angry, be sure that ^(B)evil is determined by him. ⁸Therefore you shall ^(C)deal kindly with your servant, for ^(D)you have brought your servant into a covenant of the Lord with you. Nevertheless, ^(E)if there is iniquity in me, kill me yourself, for why should you bring me to your father?”