19 When a man finds his enemy, does he let him get away unharmed? May the Lord reward you well for the way you treated me today.

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 24:19

King James Version

19 For if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the Lord reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.

English Standard Version

19 For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safe? So may the Lord reward you with good for what you have done to me this day.

The Message

19 Why? When a man meets his enemy, does he send him down the road with a blessing? May God give you a bonus of blessings for what you've done for me today!

New King James Version

19 For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him get away safely? Therefore may the Lord reward you with good for what you have done to me this day.

New Living Translation

19 Who else would let his enemy get away when he had him in his power? May the Lord reward you well for the kindness you have shown me today.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 24:19

Commentary on 1 Samuel 24:16-22

(Read 1 Samuel 24:16-22)

Saul speaks as quite overcome with David's kindness. Many mourn for their sins, who do not truly repent of them; weep bitterly for them, yet continue in love and in league with them. Now God made good to David that word on which he had caused him to hope, that he would bring forth his righteousness as the light, Psalm 37:6. Those who take care to keep a good conscience, may leave it to God to secure them the credit of it. Sooner or later, God will force even those who are of the synagogue of Satan to know and to own those whom he has loved. They parted in peace. Saul went home convinced, but not converted; ashamed of his envy to David, yet retaining in his breast that root of bitterness; vexed that when at last he had found David, he could not find in his heart to destroy him, as he had designed. Malice often seems dead when it is only asleep, and will revive with double force. Yet, whether the Lord bind men's hands, or affect their hearts, so that they do not hurt us, the deliverance is equally from him; it is an evidence of his love, and an earnest of our salvation, and should make us thankful.