Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David avoided out of his presence twice.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Saul, balancing the spear in his hand, said, I will give David a blow, pinning him to the wall. And David got away from him twice.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And Saul cast the spear, and thought, I will smite David and the wall. But David turned away from him twice.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall. And David escaped from his presence twice.

World English Bible (WEB)

and Saul cast the spear; for he said, I will strike David even to the wall. David avoided out of his presence twice.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Saul casteth the javelin, and saith, `I smite through David, even through the wall;' and David turneth round out of his presence twice.