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Berean Standard Bible

“And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.””

1 Samuel 18:7

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David has returned from killing Goliath and the women of Israel greet the army with music and dancing. Their song praises the victories of the king and the young shepherd.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”

World English Bible (WEB)

The women sang to one another as they played, and said, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.”

King James Version (KJV)

And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the women sang one to another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, And David his ten thousands.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the women, answering one another in their song, said, Saul has put to death his thousands and David his tens of thousands.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y cantaban las mujeres que danzaba, y decían: Saúl hirió sus miles, y David sus diez miles.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Esta era su canción: «Saúl mató sus miles, y David sus diez miles».

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