


2 Samuel 11:25
Bible Versions
Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him.
Then David {H1732} said {H559} unto the messenger {H4397}, Thus shalt thou say {H559} unto Joab {H3097}, Let not this thing {H1697} displease {H3415}{H5869} thee, for the sword {H2719} devoureth {H398} one as well as another {H2090}: make thy battle {H4421} more strong {H2388} against the city {H5892}, and overthrow {H2040} it: and encourage {H2388} thou him.
David said to the messenger, "Tell Yo'av, 'Don't let this matter get you down - the sword devours in one way or another. Intensify your battle against the city, and overthrow it.'And encourage him."
Then David told the messenger, “Say this to Joab: ‘Do not let this matter upset you, for the sword devours one as well as another. Strengthen your attack against the city and demolish it.’ Encourage him with these words.”
Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another; make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him.
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