King James Bible
KJVAnd he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD hath put in my mouth?
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Numbers 23:12 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD hath put in my mouth? | |
American Standard VersionASV | And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which Jehovah putteth in my mouth? | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He answered him: Call I speak any thing else but what the Lord commandeth? | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which Jehovah puts in my mouth? | |
English Revised VersionERV | And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD putteth in my mouth? | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD hath put in my mouth? | |
World English BibleWEB | He answered and said, |Must I not take heed to speak that which Yahweh puts in my mouth?| | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | and he answereth and saith, 'That which Jehovah doth put in my mouth — it do I not take heed to speak?' | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the LORD has put in my mouth? |