Modern Translations New International VersionSo the king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." And the king promised him on oath. New Living Translation Then, turning to Shimei, David vowed, “Your life will be spared.” English Standard Version And the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king gave him his oath. Berean Study Bible So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king swore an oath to him. New American Standard Bible So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” The king also swore to him. NASB 1995 The king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." Thus the king swore to him. NASB 1977 And the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” Thus the king swore to him. Amplified Bible Therefore the king said to Shimei, “You shall not be put to death.” And so the king gave him his promise. Christian Standard Bible So the king said to Shimei, “You will not die.” Then the king gave him his oath. Holman Christian Standard Bible So the king said to Shimei, "You will not die." Then the king gave him his oath. Contemporary English Version Then David promised Shimei that he would not be killed. Good News Translation And he said to Shimei, "I give you my word that you will not be put to death." GOD'S WORD® Translation The king promised Shimei, "You won't die," and the king swore to it. International Standard Version Then the king addressed Shimei, "You won't die!" affirming his promise with an oath. NET Bible The king said to Shimei, "You won't die." The king vowed an oath concerning this. Classic Translations King James BibleTherefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him. New King James Version Therefore the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king swore to him. King James 2000 Bible Therefore the king said unto Shimei, You shall not die. And the king swore unto him. New Heart English Bible The king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." The king swore to him. World English Bible The king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." The king swore to him. American King James Version Therefore the king said to Shimei, You shall not die. And the king swore to him. American Standard Version And the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him. A Faithful Version And the king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." And the king swore to him. Darby Bible Translation And the king said to Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king swore to him. English Revised Version And the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore the king said to Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king swore to him. Early Modern Geneva Bible of 1587Therefore the King saide vnto Shimei, Thou shalt not die, & the king sware vnto him. Bishops' Bible of 1568 And therfore the kyng sayde vnto Simei, Thou shalt not dye: and the kyng sware vnto hym. Coverdale Bible of 1535 And ye kynge sayde vnto Simei: Thou shalt not dye? And the kynge sware vnto him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king says to Shimei, “You do not die”; and the king swears to him. Young's Literal Translation And the king saith unto Shimei, 'Thou dost not die;' and the king sweareth to him. Smith's Literal Translation And the king will say to Shimei, Thou shalt not die: and the king will swear to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king said to Semei: Thou shalt not die. And he swore unto him. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And he swore to him. Translations from Aramaic Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedThe King said to Shemei: “Surely, you shall not die!” And the King swore to him Lamsa Bible Then the king said to Shimei. You shall not die. And the king swore to him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king said unto Shimei: 'Thou shalt not die.' And the king swore unto him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king said to Semei, Thou shalt not die: and the king swore to him.     |