Verse Comparison: Exodus 1:17
American Standard Version
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men-children alive.
Amplified® Bible
But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded, but let the male babies live.
Contemporary English Version
But the two women were faithful to God and did not kill the boys, even though the king had told them to.
Darby English Version
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt had said to them, but saved the male children alive.
Good News Bible
But the midwives were God-fearing and so did not obey the king; instead, they let the boys live.
King James Version
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
New American Standard Bible
But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded them, but let the boys live.
New International Version
The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live.
New King James Version
But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded them, but let the boys live.
Revised Standard Version
But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live.
Young's Literal Translation
And the midwives fear God, and have not done as the king of Egypt hath spoken unto them, and keep the lads alive;
