1 Samuel 25:6

“And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And thus shall ye say to him that liueth in prosperitie, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be vnto all that thou hast.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

and thus you shall say, 'Have a long life, peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and thus shall ye say to him that liveth `in prosperity', Peace be unto thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And say this to my brother, May all be well for you: peace be to you and your house and all you have.
- Basic English Bible

And thus shall ye say: Long life [to thee]! and peace be to thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be to all that thou hast!
- Darby Bible

And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be to all that thou hast.
- Webster's Bible

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.
- World English Bible

and said thus: To life! and thou, peace; and thy house, peace; and all that thou hast -- peace!
- Youngs Literal Bible

and thus ye shall say: All hail! and peace be both unto thee, and peace be to thy house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 25:6


25:6 Prosperity - By this expression David both congratulates Nabal's felicity, and tacitly minds him of the distress in which he and his men were.


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