Translation Comparison

Numbers 22:29

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The verse Numbers 22:29 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 Numbers 22:29 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.
American Standard VersionASV	And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me, I would there were a sword in my hand, for now I had killed thee.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Balaam answered: Because thou hast deserved it, and hast served me ill: I would I had a sword that I might kill thee.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And Balaam said to the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee!
English Revised VersionERV	And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now I had killed thee.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And Balaam said to the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee.
World English BibleWEB	Balaam said to the donkey, \|Because you have mocked me, I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now I would have killed you.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and Balaam saith to the ass, 'Because thou hast rolled thyself against me; oh that there were a sword in my hand, for now I had slain thee;'
American King James VersionAKJV	And Balaam said to the ass, Because you have mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill you.

King James Bible

KJV

And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me, I would there were a sword in my hand, for now I had killed thee.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Balaam answered: Because thou hast deserved it, and hast served me ill: I would I had a sword that I might kill thee.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Balaam said to the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee!

English Revised Version

ERV

And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now I had killed thee.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Balaam said to the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee.

World English Bible

WEB

Balaam said to the donkey, |Because you have mocked me, I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now I would have killed you.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and Balaam saith to the ass, 'Because thou hast rolled thyself against me; oh that there were a sword in my hand, for now I had slain thee;'

American King James Version

AKJV

And Balaam said to the ass, Because you have mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill you.