Verse Comparison: Isaiah 36:8
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
Now therefore, I pray you, make a wager with my master the king of Assyria {and} give him pledges, and I will give you two thousand horses--if you are able on your part to 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 be able on thy part to set 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 riders.
King James Version
Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, 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.
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 ability on your part 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, negotiate, I pray thee, with my lord the king of Asshur, and I give to thee two thousand horses, if thou art able to put for thee riders on them.
