Verse Comparison: 2 Kings 18:23
American Standard Version
Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.
Amplified® Bible
So now, make a wager {and} give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria: I will deliver you 2,000 horses--if you can on your part put riders on them.
Contemporary English Version
The king of Assyria wants to make a bet with you people. He will give you two thousand horses, if you have enough troops to ride them.
Darby English Version
And now, engage, I pray thee, with my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou canst set the riders upon them.
Good News Bible
I will make a bargain with you in the name of the emperor. I will give you two thousand horses if you can find that many men to ride them!
King James Version
Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.
New American Standard Bible
"Now therefore, come, make a bargain with my master the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses, if you are able on your part to set riders on them.
New International Version
" 'Come now, make a bargain with my master, the king of Assyria: I will give you two thousand horses—if you can put riders on them!
New King James Version
Now therefore, I urge you, give a pledge to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses—if you are able on your part to put riders on them!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Now therefore, come, make a bargain with my master the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses, if you have the capability to set riders on them.
Revised Standard Version
Come now, make a wager with my master the king of Assyria: I will give you two thousand horses, if you are able on your part to set riders upon them.
Young's Literal Translation
`And, now, give a pledge for thee, I pray thee, to my lord the king of Asshur, and I give to thee two thousand horses, if thou art able to give for thee riders on them.
