Verse Comparison: Job 17:5
American Standard Version
He that denounceth his friends for a prey, Even the eyes of his children shall fail.
Amplified® Bible
He who denounces his friends [in order to make them] a prey {and} get a share, the eyes of his children shall fail [to find food].
Contemporary English Version
They have condemned me, just to benefit themselves; now blind their children.
Darby English Version
He that betrayeth friends for a prey -- even the eyes of his children shall fail.
Good News Bible
In the old proverb someone betrays his friends for money, and his children suffer for it.
King James Version
He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail.
New American Standard Bible
"He who informs against friends for a share {of the spoil,} The eyes of his children also will languish.
New International Version
If a man denounces his friends for reward,
the eyes of his children will fail.
New King James Version
He who speaks flattery to his friends,
Even the eyes of his children will fail.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"He who informs against friends for a share of the spoil, The eyes of his children also will languish.
Revised Standard Version
He who informs against his friends to get a share of their property, the eyes of his children will fail.
Young's Literal Translation
For a portion he sheweth friendship, And the eyes of his sons are consumed.
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