1 Chronicles 17:18 “What more can David say to You for honoring Your servant? For You know…”

1 Chronicles 17:18

What more can David say to You for honoring Your servant? For You know Your servant,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.

World English Bible

What can David say yet more to you concerning the honor which is done to your servant? For you know your servant.

American Standard Version

What can David say yet more unto thee concerning the honor which is done to thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.

Geneva Bible 1599

What can Dauid desire more of thee for the honour of thy seruant? for thou knowest thy seruant.

Darby Translation

What can David [say] more to thee for the glory of thy servant? thou indeed knowest thy servant.

Young's Literal Translation

'What doth David add more unto Thee for the honour of Thy servant; and Thou Thy servant hast known.

Bible in Basic English

What more may David say to you? for you have knowledge of your servant.

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Cross references

“the honour”

1 Samuel 2:30 2 Samuel 7:20–24

1 Samuel 2:30 · BSB

Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who hono…

2 Samuel 7:20–24 · BSB

What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD.

“thou knowest”

1 Samuel 16:7 Psalm 139:1 John 21:17 Revelation 2:23

1 Samuel 16:7 · BSB

But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

Psalm 139:1 · BSB

O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

John 21:17 · BSB

Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to…

Revelation 2:23 · BSB

Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O God, You have spoken about the future of the house of Your servant and have regarded me as a man of great distinction, O LORD God.

19O LORD. For the sake of Your servant and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and made known all these great promises.

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