1 Samuel 16:15 “Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely a spirit of distress from God is…”

1 Samuel 16:15

Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely a spirit of distress from God is tormenting you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

World English Bible

Saul’s servants said to him, “See now, an evil spirit from God troubles you.

American Standard Version

And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Sauls seruants said vnto him, Beholde nowe, the euill spirite of God vexeth thee.

Darby Translation

And Saul's servants said to him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubles thee.

Young's Literal Translation

and the servants of Saul say unto him, 'Lo, we pray thee, a spirit of sadness [from] God is terrifying thee;

Bible in Basic English

And Saul's servants said to him, See now, an evil spirit from God is troubling you.

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In context

14Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him.

16Let our lord command your servants here to seek out someone who can skillfully play the harp. Whenever the spirit of distress from God is upon you, he is to play it, and you will be well.”

Read 1 Samuel 16