New Century Version

1 Samuel 16:14-18 New Century Version (NCV)

14. But the Lord’s Spirit had left Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him.

15. Saul’s servants said to him, “See, an evil spirit from God is troubling you.

16. Give us the command to look for someone who can play the harp. When the evil spirit from God troubles you, he will play, and you will feel better.”

17. So Saul said to his servants, “Find someone who can play well and bring him to me.”

18. One of the servants said, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem play the harp. He is brave and courageous. He is a good speaker and handsome, and the Lord is with him.”