1 Samuel 10:27

But the children of Belial sayd, Howe shall this man saue vs? and they despised him, and brought him no presents: but he held his peace.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But certain worthless men said, "How can this one deliver us? And they despised him and did not bring him any present. But he kept silent."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But certain worthless fellows said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no present. But he held his peace.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But certain good-for-nothing persons said, How is this man to be our saviour? And having no respect for him, they gave him no offering.
- Basic English Bible

But some worthless men said, "How can this man save us?" So they despised him and brought him no gifts; but Saul remained silent about it.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But the children of Belial said, How should this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no gifts. But he was as one deaf.
- Darby Bible

But the children of Belial said: Shall this fellow be able to save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents, but he dissembled as though he heard not.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

But certain sons of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no present. But he held his peace.
- English Revised Version

But certain worthless fellows said, "How shall this man save us?" They despised him, and brought him no present. But he held his peace.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 10:27

10:27 No presents - As subjects in those times used to do to their kings. This was an evidence both of his humility, and the mercifulness of his disposition. So Christ held his peace, in the day of his patience. But there is a day of recompense coming.