10But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them bring charges that he has cursed both God and the king. Then take him out and stone him to death.”
10and seat two worthless men opposite him, and have them testify against him, saying, ‘You 21:10 Lit blessed, an ancient euphemism to avoid any mention of the cursing of Godcursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him 21:10 Lit so that he diesto death.”
10and seat two worthless men before him, and let them testify against him, saying, ‘You cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”
10and seat two worthless and unprincipled men opposite him, and have them testify against him, saying, ‘You 21:10 Lit blessed. This word is used here and in v 13 as a euphemism referring to cursing, to avoid actually uttering a curse against God, even when it is placed in the mouth of someone else.cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”
10But put two worthless and evil men in seats across from him. Have them bring charges that he has cursed God and the king. Then take him out of the city. Kill him by throwing stones at him.”