World English Bible
"When David's young men came, they spoke to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased."
— 1 Samuel 25:9, World English Bible
“And when David’s young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased.”
“And when David’s young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased. ”
“So David’s servants went and spoke all these words to Nabal in David’s name. Then they paused.”
“And when David's servants came, they spoke to Nabal all these words in David's name, and then held their peace.”
“And when David's young men came, they said all this to Nabal, in David's name, and said nothing more.”
“And when David’s young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased.”
You shall tell him, 'Long life to you! Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.
Now I have heard that you have shearers. Your shepherds have now been with us, and we did them no hurt, neither was there anything missing to them, all the while they were in Carmel.
Ask your young men, and they will tell you. Therefore, let the young men find favor in your eyes; for we come in a good day. Please give whatever comes to your hand, to your servants, and to your son David.'"
When David's young men came, they spoke to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased.
Nabal answered David's servants, and said, "Who is David? Who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants who break away from their masters these days.
Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my meat that I have killed for my shearers, and give it to men who I don't know where they come from?"
So David's young men turned on their way, and went back, and came and told him according to all these words.