Deuteronomy 22:8

Deuteronomy 22:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8When you build a new house, make a parapet around your roof so that you may not bring the guilt of bloodshed on your house if someone falls from the roof.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

8“When you build a new house, you shall make a 22:8 I.e., a protective railingparapet for your roof, so that you will not bring guilt for bloodshed on your house if anyone falls from it.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

8“When you build a new house, you shall make a parapet for your roof, so that you will not bring bloodguilt on your house if anyone falls from it.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

8“When you build a new house, you shall make a railing (parapet) around your [flat] roof, so that you do not bring the guilt of [innocent] blood on your house if someone falls from it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

8If you build a new house, you are to construct a railing around your roof, so that you do not bring bloodguilt on your house if someone falls from it.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

8If you build a new house, put a low wall around the edge of your roof. Then you won’t be responsible if someone falls off your roof and dies.

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