1 Samuel 2:4 - Compare All Versions
1 Samuel 2:4 NIV (New International Version)
“The bows of the warriors are broken, but those who stumbled are armed with strength.
1 Samuel 2:4 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble bind on strength.
1 Samuel 2:4 NLT (New Living Translation)
The bow of the mighty is now broken, and those who stumbled are now strong.
1 Samuel 2:4 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The bows of the warriors are broken, but the feeble are clothed with strength.
1 Samuel 2:4 KJV (King James Version)
The bows of the mighty men are broken, And they that stumbled are girded with strength.
1 Samuel 2:4 NKJV (New King James Version)
“The bows of the mighty men are broken, And those who stumbled are girded with strength.
1 Samuel 2:2-5 MSG (The Message)
Nothing and no one is holy like GOD, no rock mountain like our God. Don’t dare talk pretentiously— not a word of boasting, ever! For GOD knows what’s going on. He takes the measure of everything that happens. The weapons of the strong are smashed to pieces, while the weak are infused with fresh strength. The well-fed are out begging in the streets for crusts, while the hungry are getting second helpings. The barren woman has a houseful of children, while the mother of many is bereft.
1 Samuel 2:4 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
“The bows of the mighty are broken to pieces, But those who have stumbled strap on strength.
1 Samuel 2:4 AMP (Amplified Bible)
“The bows of the mighty are broken, But those who have stumbled equip themselves with strength.
1 Samuel 2:4 NET (New English Translation)
The bows of warriors are shattered, but those who stumble find their strength reinforced.