1 Kings 12:7 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

And they speak unto him, saying, `If, to-day, thou art servant to this people, and hast served them, and answered them, and spoken unto them good words, then they have been to thee servants all the days.`

English ASV

And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.

English Amplified

And they said to him, If you will be a servant to this people today and serve them and answer them with good words, they will be your servants forever.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

And they said to him, If you will be a servant to this people today and serve them and answer them with good words, they will be your servants forever.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.”

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

They replied, “Today if you will be a servant to this people and serve them, and if you respond to them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.”

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And they spoke to him saying, If this day thou wilt be a servant to this people, and wilt serve them and answer them and speak good words to them, they will be thy servants for ever.

English EASY 2024

The old men said to him, ‘If you agree to help these people today, they will always serve you as their king. So do what they are asking you to do.’

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

They answered, "If you are like a servant to them today, they will sincerely serve you. If you speak kindly to them, they will always work for you."

And they said to him, "If you will be a servant to this people today and serve them, and speak good words to them when you answer them, then they will be your servants forever."

English GNT (Good News Translation)

They replied, “If you want to serve this people well, give a favorable answer to their request, and they will always serve you loyally.”

English God's Word - GW 1995

They told him, "If you will serve these people today, humble yourself, and speak gently, then they will always be your servants."

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

They replied, "Today if you will be a servant to these people and serve them, and if you respond to them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever."

English KJV 1611

And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.

English LSB

And they spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to this people today, and will serve them and grant them their petition, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.”

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

And they spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to this people this day and will serve them and answer them and speak kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.”

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Then they spoke to him, saying, "If you will be a servant to this people today, and will serve them and grant them their petition, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever."

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

They replied, "If today you will be the servant of this people and submit to them, giving them a favorable answer, they will be your servants forever."

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

They said to him, “Today if you show a willingness to help these people and grant their request, they will be your servants from this time forward.”

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

They replied, "Serve them today. Give them what they are asking for. Then they'll always serve you."

English NIV

They replied, "If today you will be a servant to these people and serve them and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your servants."

English NKJ 1982

And they spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to these people today, and serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be your servants forever.”

English NLT

The older counselors replied, "If you are willing to serve the people today and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your loyal subjects."

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

They answered him, "If you will be a servant to this people today and serve them, and speak good words to them when you answer them, then they will be your servants forever."

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

And they said to him, “If you will be a servant to this people today and serve them, and speak good words to them when you answer them, then they will be your servants for ever.”

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

And they replied, “If you give them a pleasant reply and agree to be good to them and serve them well, you can be their king forever.“

English Tyndale 1537

And they said unto him: If thou shalt be a servant unto this people this day and serve them and answer them and speak kind words to them: they will be thy servants for ever.