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1 Samuel 16:16
New International Version
1 Samuel 16:16
New International Version
16 Let our lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the lyre.(A) He will play when the evil spirit from God comes on you, and you will feel better.”
1 Samuel 16:16
King James Version
1 Samuel 16:16
King James Version
16 Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.
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1 Samuel 16:16
New King James Version
1 Samuel 16:16
New King James Version
16 Let our master now command your servants, who are before you, to seek out a man who is a skillful player on the harp. And it shall be that he will (A)play it with his hand when the [a]distressing spirit from God is upon you, and you shall be well.”
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- 1 Samuel 16:16 Lit. evil
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