2 Samuel 12:16

2 Samuel 12:16 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and spent the nights lying in sackcloth on the ground.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16David therefore pleaded with God for the child; and David fasted and went and lay all night on the ground.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16David therefore appealed to God for the child [to be healed]; and David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

16David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

16Dauid therefore besought God for the childe, and fasted and went in, and lay all night vpon the earth.

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

16David therefore begged God for the child; and David fasted, and went in and lay all night on the ground.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16David begged God to heal the child. David didn’t eat anything. He spent his nights lying on the ground. He put on the rough clothes people wear when they’re sad.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

16David asked the Lord to make his child well again. He lay on the floor of his house all night and he ate no food.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

16and David seeks God for the youth, and David keeps a fast, and has gone in and lodged, and lain on the earth.

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