New International Version (NIV)
25While they were in high spirits, they shouted, “Bring out Samson to entertain us.” So they called Samson out of the prison, and he performed for them.
When they stood him among the pillars,
Judges 16:25
Judges 16:25 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
25It so happened when 16:25 Lit their heart was pleasantthey were in high spirits, that they said, “Call for Samson, that he may amuse us.” So they called for Samson from the prison, and he 16:25 Lit made sport before thementertained them. And they made him stand between the pillars.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
25It so happened when they were in high spirits, that they said, “Call for Samson, that he may amuse us.” So they called for Samson from the prison, and he entertained them. And they made him stand between the pillars.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
25Now when they were in high spirits, they said, “Call for Samson, so that he may amuse us.” So they called Samson out of the prison, and he entertained them. They made him stand between the pillars.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
25And while their hearts were merry, they said, “Call for Samson to entertain us.” So they called Samson out of the prison to entertain them. And they stationed him between the pillars.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
25After they had drunk a lot of wine, they shouted, “Bring Samson out. Let him put on a show for us.” So they called Samson out of the prison. He put on a show for them.
They had him stand near the temple pillars.