23 And as touching the matter which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the Lord be between thee and me for ever.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 20:23

New International Version

23 And about the matter you and I discussed-remember, the Lord is witness between you and me forever."

English Standard Version

23 And as for the matter of which you and I have spoken, behold, the Lord is between you and me forever."

The Message

23 Regarding all the things we've discussed, remember that God's in on this with us to the very end!"

New King James Version

23 And as for the matter which you and I have spoken of, indeed the Lord be between you and me forever."

New Living Translation

23 And may the Lord make us keep our promises to each other, for he has witnessed them."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 20:23

Commentary on 1 Samuel 20:11-23

(Read 1 Samuel 20:11-23)

Jonathan faithfully promises that he would let David know how he found his father affected towards him. It will be kindness to ourselves and to ours, to secure an interest in those whom God favours, and to make his friends ours. True friendship rests on a firm basis, and is able to silence ambition, self-love, and undue regard for others. But who can fully understand the love of Jesus, who gave himself as a sacrifice for rebellious, polluted sinners! how great then ought to be the force and effects of our love to him, to his cause, and his people!