Verse Comparison: Genesis 44:32
American Standard Version
For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then shall I bear the blame to my father for ever.
Amplified® Bible
For your servant became security for the lad to my father, saying, If I do not bring him to you, then I will bear the blame to my father forever.
Contemporary English Version
I promised my father that I would bring him safely home. If I don't, I told my father he could blame me the rest of my life.
Darby English Version
For thy servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, If I bring him not to thee, then I shall be guilty toward my father all my days.
Good News Bible
What is more, I pledged my life to my father for the boy. I told him that if I did not bring the boy back to him, I would bear the blame all my life.
King James Version
For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then I shall bear the blame to my father for ever.
New American Standard Bible
"For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, `If I do not bring him {back} to you, then let me bear the blame before my father forever.'
New International Version
Your servant guaranteed the boy's safety to my father. I said, 'If I do not bring him back to you, I will bear the blame before you, my father, all my life!'
New King James Version
For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, ‘If I do not bring him back to you, then I shall bear the blame before my father forever.’
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, 'If I do not bring him back to you, then let me bear the blame before my father forever.'
Revised Standard Version
For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, 'If I do not bring him back to you, then I shall bear the blame in the sight of my father all my life.'
Young's Literal Translation
for thy servant obtained the youth by surety from my father, saying, If I bring him not in unto thee -- then I have sinned against my father all the days.
