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1 Samuel 16:22-23
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
1 Samuel 16:22-23
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
22 And Saul sent to Isai, saying: Let David stand before me: for he hath found favour in my sight.
23 So whensoever the evil spirit from the Lord was upon Saul, David took his harp, and played with his hand, and Saul was refreshed, and was better, for the evil spirit departed from him.
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1 Samuel 16:22-23
New International Version
1 Samuel 16:22-23
New International Version
22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Allow David to remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”
23 Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul, David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit(A) would leave him.
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