Verse Comparison: Genesis 4:9
American Standard Version
And Jehovah said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: am I my brother's keeper?
Amplified® Bible
And the Lord said to Cain, Where is Abel your brother? And he said, I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?
Contemporary English Version
Afterwards the LORD asked Cain, "Where is Abel?" "How should I know?" he answered. "Am I supposed to look after my brother?"
Darby English Version
And Jehovah said to Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: am I my brother's keeper?
Good News Bible
The LORD asked Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" He answered, "I don't know. Am I supposed to take care of my brother?"
King James Version
And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?
New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother? And he said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?""
New International Version
Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?"
"I don't know," he replied. "Am I my brother's keeper?"
New King James Version
Then the LORD said to Cain, 'Where is Abel your brother?' He said, 'I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then the LORD said to Cain, " Where has Abel your brother gone?" And he said, "I do not know. Do You consider me my brother's keeper?"
Revised Standard Version
Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know; am I my brother's keeper?"
Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah saith unto Cain, `Where `is' Abel thy brother?' and he saith, `I have not known; my brother's keeper -- I?'
