1 Samuel 12:1
1 Samuel 12:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.
1 Samuel 12:1-3 The Message (MSG)
Samuel addressed all Israel: “I’ve listened to everything you’ve said to me, listened carefully to every word, and I’ve given you a king. See for yourself: Your king among you, leading you! But now look at me: I’m old and gray, and my sons are still here. I’ve led you faithfully from my youth until this very day. Look at me! Do you have any complaints to bring before GOD and his anointed? Have I ever stolen so much as an ox or a donkey? Have I ever taken advantage of you or exploited you? Have I ever taken a bribe or played fast and loose with the law? Bring your complaint and I’ll make it right.”
1 Samuel 12:1 King James Version (KJV)
And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.
1 Samuel 12:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Then Samuel said to all Israel, “Behold, I have listened to your voice in all that you said to me and I have appointed a king over you.
1 Samuel 12:1 New Century Version (NCV)
Samuel said to all Israel, “I have done everything you wanted me to do and have put a king over you.
1 Samuel 12:1 New International Version (NIV)
Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you.
1 Samuel 12:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
Now Samuel said to all Israel: “Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you.
1 Samuel 12:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Then Samuel said to all Israel, “Behold, I have listened to your voice in everything that you have said to me and have appointed a king over you.