New International Version (NIV)
19The Israelites replied:
“We will go along the main road, and if we or our livestock drink any of your water, we will pay for it. We only want to pass through on foot—nothing else.”
Numbers 20:19
Numbers 20:19 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
19Again, the sons of Israel said to him, “We will go up by the road, and if I and my livestock do drink any of your water, then I will 20:19 Lit givepay its price. Let me only pass through on my feet, 20:19 Or no great thingnothing more.”
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
19Again, the sons of Israel said to him, “We will go up by the highway, and if I and my livestock do drink any of your water, then I will pay its price. Let me only pass through on my feet, nothing else.”
Amplified Bible (AMP)
19Again, the Israelites said to him, “We will go by the highway [trade route], and if I and my livestock drink any of your water, then I will pay for it. Only let me pass through on foot, nothing else.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
19“We will stay on the main road,” the Israelites replied, “and if we or our herds drink your water, we will pay for it. There will be no problem; only let us pass through on foot.”
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
19The Israelites replied,
“We’ll go along the main road. We and our livestock won’t drink any of your water. If we do, we’ll pay for it. We only want to walk through your country. That’s all we ask.”