1 Samuel 24:15

15 May the LORD be our judge and decide between us. May he consider my cause and uphold it; may he vindicate me by delivering me from your hand.”

1 Samuel 24:15 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
15 The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.
English Standard Version (ESV)
15 May the LORD therefore be judge and give sentence between me and you, and see to it and plead my cause and deliver me from your hand."
New Living Translation (NLT)
15 May the LORD therefore judge which of us is right and punish the guilty one. He is my advocate, and he will rescue me from your power!”
The Message Bible (MSG)
15 God is our judge. He'll decide who is right. Oh, that he would look down right now, decide right now - and set me free of you!"
American Standard Version (ASV)
15 Jehovah therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thy hand.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
15 So the LORD must be the judge. He will decide between you and me. He will watch and take my side in [this] matter and set me free from you."
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
15 May the Lord be judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from you."
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
15 May the LORD be our judge. May he decide between us. May he consider my case and stand up for me. May he show that I'm not guilty of doing anything wrong. May he save me from your powerful hand."

1 Samuel 24:15 Meaning and Commentary

1 Samuel 24:15

The Lord therefore be Judge, and judge between me and thee,
&c.] Signifying he did not desire to be judge in his own cause, but leave it with God to determine it for him in his providence: and see, and plead my cause;
look with pity upon him, take his cause in his hand, plead it, and do him justice: and deliver me out of thine hand:
which was a prayer of faith, believing he would do it in due time, see ( Psalms 7:6 Psalms 7:8-11 ) .

1 Samuel 24:15 In-Context

13 As the old saying goes, ‘From evildoers come evil deeds,’ so my hand will not touch you.
14 “Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Who are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?
15 May the LORD be our judge and decide between us. May he consider my cause and uphold it; may he vindicate me by delivering me from your hand.”
16 When David finished saying this, Saul asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” And he wept aloud.
17 “You are more righteous than I,” he said. “You have treated me well, but I have treated you badly.

Cross References 5

  • 1. ver 12
  • 2. S Genesis 16:5
  • 3. Psalms 35:1,23; Isaiah 49:25; Micah 7:9
  • 4. Psalms 26:1; Psalms 35:24; Psalms 43:1; Psalms 50:4; Psalms 54:1; Psalms 135:14
  • 5. Psalms 119:134,154
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