1 Samuel 18:14
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.
1 Samuel 18:14 in other translations
| BSB | and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him. |
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| WEB | David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him. |
| ASV | And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him. |
| YLT | And David is in all his ways acting wisely, and Jehovah is with him, |
| DARBY | And David prospered in all his ways; and Jehovah was with him. |
| BBE | And in all his undertakings David did wisely; and the Lord was with him. |
| Webster | And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him. |
What does 1 Samuel 18:14 mean?
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Samuel 18:12-30
For a long time David was kept in continual apprehension of falling by the hand of Saul, yet he persevered in meek and respectful behaviour towards his persecutor. How uncommon is such prudence and discretion, especially under insults and provocations! Let us inquire if we imitate this part of the exemplary character before us. Are we behaving wisely in all our ways? Is there no sinful omission, no rashness of…
1 Samuel 18:14 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for 1 Samuel 18:14
- Genesis 39:23
The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the Lord was with him, and that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper.
- Joshua 6:27
So the Lord was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country.
- 1 Samuel 16:18
Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth–lehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him.
- Matthew 28:20
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
- Genesis 39:2-3
And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
- 1 Samuel 10:7
And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee.
- Acts 18:10
For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
- Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
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Context
- 1 Samuel 18:13
Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.
- 1 Samuel 18:14
And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.
- 1 Samuel 18:15
Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.
1 Samuel 18:14 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y David se conducía prudentemente en todos sus negocios, y Jehová era con él. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et David était sage dans toutes ses voies; et l’ Éternel était avec lui. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und es gelang David auf allen seinen Wegen, und Jehova war mit ihm. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | In omnibus quoque viis suis David prudenter agebat, et Dominus erat cum eo. |