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1 Samuel 24:12
May the Lord judge between the two of us, and may the Lord vindicate me over you, but my hand will not be against you.
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Christian Standard Bible®
“May the Lord judge between me and you, and may the Lord take vengeance on you for me, but my hand will never be against you.
“May the Lord judge between me and you, and may the Lord take vengeance on you for me, but my hand will never be against you.
Hebrew Names Version
The LORD judge between me and you, and the LORD avenge me of you; but my hand shall not be on you.
The LORD judge between me and you, and the LORD avenge me of you; but my hand shall not be on you.
King James Version
The Lord judge between me and thee, and the Lord avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
The Lord judge between me and thee, and the Lord avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
Lexham English Bible
May Yahweh judge between me and you, and may Yahweh avenge me on you, but my hand will not be against you!
May Yahweh judge between me and you, and may Yahweh avenge me on you, but my hand will not be against you!
English Standard Version
May the Lord judge between me and you, may the Lord avenge me against you, but my hand shall not be against you.
May the Lord judge between me and you, may the Lord avenge me against you, but my hand shall not be against you.
New Century Version
May the Lord judge between us, and may he punish you for the wrong you have done to me! But I am not against you.
May the Lord judge between us, and may he punish you for the wrong you have done to me! But I am not against you.
Amplified Bible
"May the LORD judge between me and you; and may the LORD avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you.
"May the LORD judge between me and you; and may the LORD avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you.
New American Standard Bible
"May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you for me; but my hand shall not be against you.
"May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you for me; but my hand shall not be against you.
Geneva Bible (1587)
The Lord be iudge betweene thee and me, and the Lord auenge me of thee, & let not mine hand be vpon thee.
The Lord be iudge betweene thee and me, and the Lord auenge me of thee, & let not mine hand be vpon thee.
Legacy Standard Bible
May Yahweh judge between you and me, and may Yahweh avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you.
May Yahweh judge between you and me, and may Yahweh avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you.
Contemporary English Version
I'll let the Lord decide which one of us has done right. I pray that the Lord will punish you for what you're doing to me, but I won't do anything to you.
I'll let the Lord decide which one of us has done right. I pray that the Lord will punish you for what you're doing to me, but I won't do anything to you.
Complete Jewish Bible
Moreover, my father, look! Here in my hand you see the corner of your cloak. By the fact that I only cut off a piece of your cloak and didn't kill you, you can see and understand that I have no plan to do harm or rebel, and that I haven't sinned against you — even though you are seeking every chance you get to take my life.
Moreover, my father, look! Here in my hand you see the corner of your cloak. By the fact that I only cut off a piece of your cloak and didn't kill you, you can see and understand that I have no plan to do harm or rebel, and that I haven't sinned against you — even though you are seeking every chance you get to take my life.
Darby Translation
Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Easy-to-Read Version
Let the Lord be the judge. I hope the Lord will punish you for the wrong you did to me, but I won't fight you myself.
Let the Lord be the judge. I hope the Lord will punish you for the wrong you did to me, but I won't fight you myself.
George Lamsa Translation
May the LORD judge between me and you, and the LORD avenge me of you; but my hand shall not be against you.
May the LORD judge between me and you, and the LORD avenge me of you; but my hand shall not be against you.
Good News Translation
May the Lord judge which one of us is wrong! May he punish you for your action against me, for I will not harm you in the least.
May the Lord judge which one of us is wrong! May he punish you for your action against me, for I will not harm you in the least.
Literal Translation
Jehovah shall judge between you and me, and Jehovah shall avenge me of you. But my hand shall not be on you.
Jehovah shall judge between you and me, and Jehovah shall avenge me of you. But my hand shall not be on you.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The LORDE shal be iudge betwene me and the, and auenge me on the, but my hade shal not be vpon the,
The LORDE shal be iudge betwene me and the, and auenge me on the, but my hade shal not be vpon the,
American Standard Version
Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Bible in Basic English
May the Lord be judge between me and you, and may the Lord give me my rights against you, but my hand will never be lifted up against you.
May the Lord be judge between me and you, and may the Lord give me my rights against you, but my hand will never be lifted up against you.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The Lorde be iudge betweene thee and me, & the Lorde auenge me of thee: but myne hande be not vpon thee.
The Lorde be iudge betweene thee and me, & the Lorde auenge me of thee: but myne hande be not vpon thee.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
King James Version (1611)
The Lord iudge betweene me and thee, and the Lord auenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be vpon thee.
The Lord iudge betweene me and thee, and the Lord auenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be vpon thee.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And behold, the skirt of thy mantle is in my hand, I cut off the skirt, and did not slay thee: know then and see to-day, there is no evil in my hand, nor impiety, nor rebellion; and I have not sinned against thee, yet thou layest snares for my soul to take it.
And behold, the skirt of thy mantle is in my hand, I cut off the skirt, and did not slay thee: know then and see to-day, there is no evil in my hand, nor impiety, nor rebellion; and I have not sinned against thee, yet thou layest snares for my soul to take it.
English Revised Version
The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
Berean Standard Bible
May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you.
May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The Lord deme bitwixe me and thee, and the Lord venge me of thee; but myn hond be not in thee,
The Lord deme bitwixe me and thee, and the Lord venge me of thee; but myn hond be not in thee,
Young's Literal Translation
`Jehovah doth judge between me and thee, and Jehovah hath avenged me of thee, and my hand is not on thee;
`Jehovah doth judge between me and thee, and Jehovah hath avenged me of thee, and my hand is not on thee;
Update Bible Version
Yahweh judge between me and you, and Yahweh avenge me of you; but my hand shall not be on you.
Yahweh judge between me and you, and Yahweh avenge me of you; but my hand shall not be on you.
Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but my hand shall not be upon thee.
The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but my hand shall not be upon thee.
World English Bible
Yahweh judge between me and you, and Yahweh avenge me of you; but my hand shall not be on you.
Yahweh judge between me and you, and Yahweh avenge me of you; but my hand shall not be on you.
New King James Version
Let the LORD judge between you and me, and let the LORD avenge me on you. But my hand shall not be against you.
Let the LORD judge between you and me, and let the LORD avenge me on you. But my hand shall not be against you.
New Living Translation
"May the Lord judge between us. Perhaps the Lord will punish you for what you are trying to do to me, but I will never harm you.
"May the Lord judge between us. Perhaps the Lord will punish you for what you are trying to do to me, but I will never harm you.
New Life Bible
May the Lord judge between you and me. May He punish you for your action against me. But my hand will not be against you.
May the Lord judge between you and me. May He punish you for your action against me. But my hand will not be against you.
New Revised Standard
May the Lord judge between me and you! May the Lord avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you.
May the Lord judge between me and you! May the Lord avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Let Yahweh do justice betwixt me and thee, and let Yahweh avenge me of thee, - but, mine own hand, shall not be upon thee.
Let Yahweh do justice betwixt me and thee, and let Yahweh avenge me of thee, - but, mine own hand, shall not be upon thee.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(24-13) The Lord judge between me and thee and the Lord revenge me of thee: but my hand shall not be upon thee.
(24-13) The Lord judge between me and thee and the Lord revenge me of thee: but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Revised Standard Version
May the LORD judge between me and you, may the LORD avenge me upon you; but my hand shall not be against you.
May the LORD judge between me and you, may the LORD avenge me upon you; but my hand shall not be against you.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you.
"May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you.
Contextual Overview
9 David said to Saul, "Why do you pay attention when men say, ‘David is seeking to do you harm'? 10 Today your own eyes see how the Lord delivered you—this very day—into my hands in the cave. Some told me to kill you, but I had pity on you and said, ‘I will not extend my hand against my lord, for he is the Lord 's chosen one.' 11 Look, my father, and see the edge of your robe in my hand! When I cut off the edge of your robe, I didn't kill you. So realize and understand that I am not planning evil or rebellion. Even though I have not sinned against you, you are waiting in ambush to take my life. 12 May the Lord judge between the two of us, and may the Lord vindicate me over you, but my hand will not be against you. 13 It's like the old proverb says: ‘From evil people evil proceeds.' But my hand will not be against you. 14 Who has the king of Israel come out after? Who is it that you are pursuing? A dead dog? A single flea? 15 May the Lord be our judge and arbiter. May he see and arbitrate my case and deliver me from your hands!"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Lord judge: 1 Samuel 26:10, 1 Samuel 26:23, Genesis 16:5, Judges 11:27, Job 5:8, Psalms 7:8, Psalms 7:9, Psalms 35:1, Psalms 43:1, Psalms 94:1, Romans 12:19, 1 Peter 2:23, Revelation 6:10
but mine hand: 1 Samuel 26:11
Reciprocal: Judges 11:10 - be witness 1 Samuel 24:15 - be judge Psalms 7:16 - General Psalms 17:3 - shalt Psalms 35:19 - that hate Psalms 140:2 - continually Psalms 143:12 - of thy mercy Proverbs 22:23 - the Lord Luke 18:7 - avenge Acts 25:5 - if 2 Timothy 4:14 - reward
Cross-References
Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance."
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance."
Genesis 24:7
"The Lord , the God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and the land of my relatives, promised me with a solemn oath, ‘To your descendants I will give this land.' He will send his angel before you so that you may find a wife for my son from there.
"The Lord , the God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and the land of my relatives, promised me with a solemn oath, ‘To your descendants I will give this land.' He will send his angel before you so that you may find a wife for my son from there.
Genesis 24:8
But if the woman is not willing to come back with you, you will be free from this oath of mine. But you must not take my son back there!"
But if the woman is not willing to come back with you, you will be free from this oath of mine. But you must not take my son back there!"
Genesis 24:10
Then the servant took ten of his master's camels and departed with all kinds of gifts from his master at his disposal. He journeyed to the region of Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor.
Then the servant took ten of his master's camels and departed with all kinds of gifts from his master at his disposal. He journeyed to the region of Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor.
Genesis 24:11
He made the camels kneel down by the well outside the city. It was evening, the time when the women would go out to draw water.
He made the camels kneel down by the well outside the city. It was evening, the time when the women would go out to draw water.
Genesis 24:16
Now the young woman was very beautiful. She was a virgin; no man had ever had sexual relations with her. She went down to the spring, filled her jug, and came back up.
Now the young woman was very beautiful. She was a virgin; no man had ever had sexual relations with her. She went down to the spring, filled her jug, and came back up.
Genesis 24:17
Abraham's servant ran to meet her and said, "Please give me a sip of water from your jug."
Abraham's servant ran to meet her and said, "Please give me a sip of water from your jug."
Genesis 24:27
saying "Praised be the Lord , the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned his faithful love for my master! The Lord has led me to the house of my master's relatives!"
saying "Praised be the Lord , the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned his faithful love for my master! The Lord has led me to the house of my master's relatives!"
Genesis 24:42
When I came to the spring today, I prayed, ‘O Lord , God of my master Abraham, if you have decided to make my journey successful, may events unfold as follows:
When I came to the spring today, I prayed, ‘O Lord , God of my master Abraham, if you have decided to make my journey successful, may events unfold as follows:
Genesis 24:48
Then I bowed down and worshiped the Lord . I praised the Lord , the God of my master Abraham, who had led me on the right path to find the granddaughter of my master's brother for his son.
Then I bowed down and worshiped the Lord . I praised the Lord , the God of my master Abraham, who had led me on the right path to find the granddaughter of my master's brother for his son.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The Lord judge between me and thee,.... And make it appear who is in the right, and who in the wrong:
and the Lord avenge me of thee; if he continued thus to persecute him:
but mine hand shall not be upon thee; to kill thee, though it may be in my power again to do it, as it has been; but this I am determined upon, let me suffer what I will, I will not lay hands on thee to do thee any hurt, but leave thee with God to requite all the evil done to me by thee.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Samuel 24:12. The Lord judge between me and thee — Appeals of this kind to God are the common refuge of the poor and oppressed people. So also among the Hindoos: God will judge between us. Mother Kalee will judge. Sometimes this springs from a consciousness of innocence, and sometimes from a desire of revenge.
