Genesis 38:23

Genesis 38:23 in 10 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 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. After all, I did send her this young goat, but you could not find her.”

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American Standard Version (ASV)

23And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be put to shame: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

23Then Iudah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: beholde, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her.

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

23Judah said, “Let her keep it, lest we be shamed. Behold, I sent this young goat, and you haven’t found 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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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

23So Judah said, ‘Let her keep the things that I gave to her. People will laugh at me if you go back there again. I sent this young goat for her, as I promised, but you could not find her.’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

23and Judah says, “Let her take to herself, lest we become despised; behold, I sent this kid, and you have not found her.”

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