1 Kings 20:11 Parallel Translations

The king of Israel answered, "The saying goes, 'Don't brag about a victory before you have even dressed for battle.'"(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.

ASV:

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his armor boast himself as he that putteth it off.

BBE:

And the king of Israel said in answer, Say to him, The time for loud talk is not when a man is putting on his arms, but when he is taking them off.

DBY:

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on boast himself as he that putteth off!

ERV:

And the king of Israel answered and said, tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his armour boast himself as he that putteth it off.

JPS:

And the king of Israel answered and said: 'Tell him: Let not him that girdeth on his armour boast himself as he that putteth it off.'

WBS:

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.

WEB:

The king of Israel answered, "Tell him,'Don't let him who puts on his armor brag like he who takes it off."

YLT:

And the king of Israel answereth and saith, 'Speak ye: let not him who is girding on boast himself as him who is loosing his armour.'

1 Kings 20:11 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

20:11 And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell [him], Let not him that girdeth on [his harness] boast himself as he that {f} putteth it off.
(f) Do not boast before the victory is won.

WES:

20:11 Let not him, and c. - Do not triumph before the victory, for the events of war are uncertain.

MHC:

20:1-11 Benhadad sent Ahab a very insolent demand. Ahab sent a very disgraceful submission; sin brings men into such straits, by putting them out of the Divine protection. If God do not rule us, our enemies shall: guilt dispirits men, and makes them cowards. Ahab became desperate. Men will part with their most pleasant things, those they most love, to save their lives; yet they lose their souls rather than part with any pleasure or interest to prevent it. Here is one of the wisest sayings that ever Ahab spake, and it is a good lesson to all. It is folly to boast of any day to come, since we know not what it may bring forth. Apply it to our spiritual conflicts. Peter fell by self-confidence. Happy is the man who is never off his watch.

CONC:

Answereth Armor Armour Arms Boast Brag Girdeth Girding Girds Harness Loosing Loud Puts Putteth Putting Replied Speak Takes Taking Talk

Armor Armour Arms Boast Girdeth Girding Girds Harness Israel Loud Puts Putteth Putting Speak Talk Time

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