Deuteronomy 20:8

Deuteronomy 20:8 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8Then the officers shall add, “Is anyone afraid or fainthearted? Let him go home so that his fellow soldiers will not become disheartened too.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

8Then the officers shall speak further to the people and say, ‘Who is the man that is afraid and fainthearted? Let him go and return to his house, so that he does not make his brothers’ hearts melt like his heart!’

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

8Then the officers shall speak further to the soldiers and say, ‘Who is the man who is afraid and lacks courage? Let him go and return to his house, so that he does not cause his brothers’ courage to fail like his own.’

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

8Then the officers shall speak further to the army, saying, “Is any man afraid or fainthearted? Let him return home, so that the hearts of his brothers will not melt like his own.”

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American Standard Version (ASV)

8And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and faint-hearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren’s heart melt as his heart.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

8And let the officers speake further vnto the people, and say, Whosoeuer is afrayde and faynt hearted, let him go and returne vnto his house, least his brethrens heart faynt like his heart.

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

8The officers shall speak further to the people, and they shall say, “What man is there who is fearful and faint-hearted? Let him go and return to his house, lest his brother’s heart melt as his heart.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

8The officers will continue, “Is anyone afraid or scared? Let him go home. Then the other soldiers won’t lose hope too.”

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

8Then the officers must also say to the soldiers, ‘Is any of you afraid? Does anyone not feel brave? He may go home. Then he will not cause other men to be afraid like him.’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

8And the authorities have added to speak to the people and said, Who [is] the man that is afraid and tender of heart? Let him go and return to his house, and the heart of his brothers does not melt like his heart.

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