Verse Comparison: Exodus 5:9
American Standard Version
Let heavier work be laid upon the men, that they may labor therein; and let them not regard lying words.
Amplified® Bible
Let heavier work be laid upon the men that they may labor at it and pay no attention to lying words.
Contemporary English Version
Make them work so hard that they won't have time to listen to these lies.
Darby English Version
Let them put heavier labour on the men, that they may be taken up with it, and not regard vain words.
Good News Bible
Make them work harder and keep them busy, so that they won't have time to listen to a pack of lies."
King James Version
Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labor therein; and let them not regard vain words.
New American Standard Bible
"Let the labor be heavier on the men, and let them work at it so that they will pay no attention to false words."
New International Version
Make the work harder for the men so that they keep working and pay no attention to lies."
New King James Version
Let more work be laid on the men, that they may labor in it, and let them not regard false words.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Make their labor heavier on the men, and let them work at it so that they will pay no attention to false words."
Revised Standard Version
Let heavier work be laid upon the men that they may labor at it and pay no regard to lying words."
Young's Literal Translation
let the service be heavy on the men, and let them work at it, and not be dazzled by lying words.'
