1 Kings 2:38

1 Kings 2:38 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

38Shimei answered the king, “What you say is good. Your servant will do as my lord the king has said.” And Shimei stayed in Jerusalem for a long time.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

38Shimei then said to the king, “The word is good. Just as my lord the king has spoken, so your servant shall do.” So Shimei lived in Jerusalem for many days.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

38Shimei said to the king, “The word (ruling) is good. As my lord the king has said, so will your servant do.” So Shimei lived in Jerusalem for many days.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

38“The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

38And Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

38And Shimei sayd vnto the King, The thing is good: as my lord the King hath sayd, so wil thy seruant doe. So Shimei dwelt in Ierusalem many dayes.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

38Shimei said to the king, “What you say is good. As my lord the king has said, so will your servant do.” Shimei lived in Jerusalem many days.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

38Shimei replied to the king, “You are my king and master. What you say is good. I’ll do it.” Shimei stayed in Jerusalem for a long time.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

38Shimei said to the king, ‘My lord the king, your words are good. I will do as you have decided.’ So Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

38And Shimei says to the king, “The word [is] good; as my lord the king has spoken so your servant does”; and Shimei dwells in Jerusalem many days.

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