Genesis 38:23

Genesis 38:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23Then Judah said, “Let her keep what she has, or we will become a laughingstock. After all, I did send her this young goat, but you didn’t find her.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

23Then Judah said, “Let her 38:23 Lit take for herselfkeep them, otherwise we will become a laughingstock. 38:23 Lit BeholdAfter all, I sent this young goat, but you did not find her.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

23Then Judah said, “Let her keep them, otherwise we will become a laughingstock. After all, I sent this young goat, but you did not find her.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

23Then Judah said, “Let her keep the things (pledge articles) for herself, otherwise we will be a laughingstock [searching everywhere for her]. After all, I sent this young goat, but you did not find her.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

23“Let her keep the items,” Judah replied. “Otherwise we will become a laughingstock.38:23 Or we will become despised After all, I did send her this young goat, but you could not find her.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

23Then Judah said, “Let her keep what she has. I don’t want people making fun of us. After all, I did send her this young goat. We can’t help it if you couldn’t find her.”

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