1 Kings 2:6 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Use your wisdom. Don't let that gray-haired, old man go to his grave peacefully.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.

ASV:

Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to Sheol in peace.

BBE:

So be guided by your wisdom, and let not his white head go down to the underworld in peace.

DBY:

And thou shalt do according to thy wisdom, and not let his hoar head go down to Sheol in peace.

ERV:

Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.

JPS:

Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.

WBS:

Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoary head go down to the grave in peace.

WEB:

Do therefore according to your wisdom, and don't let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

YLT:

and thou hast done according to thy wisdom, and dost not let his old age go down in peace to Sheol.

1 Kings 2:6 Cross References

XREF:

1 Kings 2:9 "Now therefore, do not let him go unpunished, for you are a wise man; and you will know what you ought to do to him, and you will bring his gray hair down to Sheol with blood." (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

2:6 Do therefore - That is, what in reason and justice thou seest fit. For tho' I was forced to forbear him, yet I never forgave him; punish him according to his demerits.

MHC:

2:5-11 These dying counsels concerning Joab and Shimei, did not come from personal anger, but for the security of Solomon's throne, which was the murders he had committed, but would readily repeat them to carry any purpose; though long reprieved, he shall be reckoned with at last. Time does not wear out the guilt of any sin, particularly of murder. Concerning Shimei, Hold him not guiltless; do not think him any true friend to thee, or thy government, or fit to be trusted; he has no less malice now than he had then. David's dying sentiments are recorded, as delivered under the influence of the Holy Ghost,

CONC:

Act Age Grave Gray Guided Hair Hast Hoar Hoary Peace Sheol Underworld Wisdom

Act Age Deal Grave Gray Guided Hair Head Hoar Hoary Peace Sheol Underworld White Wisdom

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