Other translations
American Standard Version
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.
Darby Bible Translation
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he has found favour in my sight.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
And Saul sent to Isai, saying: Let David stand before me: for he hath found favour in my sight.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight.”
God's Word
Saul sent [this message] to Jesse, "Please let David stay with me because I have grown fond of him."
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Saul sent word to Jesse: "Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him."
International Standard Version
Saul sent a messenger to Jesse to tell him, "Allow David to serve me, because I'm pleased with him."
NET Bible
Then Saul sent word to Jesse saying, "Let David be my servant, for I really like him."
New American Standard Bible
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Let David now stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight."
New International Version
Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, "Allow David to remain in my service, for I am pleased with him."
New Living Translation
Then Saul sent word to Jesse asking, "Please let David remain in my service, for I am very pleased with him."
Webster's Bible Translation
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.
The World English Bible
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, "Please let David stand before me; for he has found favor in my sight."