Translation Comparison

Exodus 21:23

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The verse Exodus 21:23 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Exodus 21:23 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,
American Standard VersionASV	But if any harm follow, then thou shalt give life for life,
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But if her death ensue thereupon, he shall render life for life.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But if mischief happen, then thou shalt give life for life,
English Revised VersionERV	But if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And if any mischief shall follow, then thou shalt give life for life,
World English BibleWEB	But if any harm follows, then you must take life for life,
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and if there is mischief, then thou hast given life for life,
American King James VersionAKJV	And if any mischief follow, then you shall give life for life,

King James Bible

KJV

And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

American Standard Version

ASV

But if any harm follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But if her death ensue thereupon, he shall render life for life.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But if mischief happen, then thou shalt give life for life,

English Revised Version

ERV

But if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And if any mischief shall follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

World English Bible

WEB

But if any harm follows, then you must take life for life,

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and if there is mischief, then thou hast given life for life,

American King James Version

AKJV

And if any mischief follow, then you shall give life for life,