New Revised Standard Version
And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not,

Contemporary English Version
Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she could not do it

New American Bible
Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Now Herodias laid snares for him: and was desirous to put him to death and could not.

Now Herodias laid snares for him: and was desirous to put him to death and could not.

Herodias.

Genesis 39:17-20 And said: The Hebrew servant, whom thou hast brought, came to me to abuse me. . . .

1 Kings 21:20 And Achab said to Elias: Hast thou found me thy enemy? He said: I have found thee because thou art sold, to do evil in the sight of the Lord.

a quarrel.

Ecclesiastes 7:9 Be not quickly angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of a fool.

Ephesians 4:26,27 Be angry: and sin not. Let not the sun go down upon your anger. . . .