Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 39:18
American Standard Version
For I will surely save thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee; because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith Jehovah.
Amplified® Bible
For I will surely deliver you; and you will not fall by the sword, but your life will be [as your only booty and] as a reward of battle to you, because you have put your trust in Me, says the Lord.
Contemporary English Version
(SEE 39:17)
Darby English Version
for I will certainly save thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thou shalt have thy life for a prey; for thou hast put thy confidence in me, saith Jehovah.
Good News Bible
I will keep you safe, and you will not be put to death. You will escape with your life because you have put your trust in me. I, the LORD, have spoken."
King James Version
For I will surely deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee: because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
"For I will certainly rescue you, and you will not fall by the sword; but you will have your {own} life as booty, because you have trusted in Me, declares the LORD.'""
New International Version
I will save you; you will not fall by the sword but will escape with your life, because you trust in me, declares the LORD.' "
New King James Version
For I will surely deliver you, and you shall not fall by the sword; but your life shall be as a prize to you, because you have put your trust in Me,” says the LORD.’”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For I will certainly rescue you, and you will not fall by the sword; but you will have your own life as booty, because you have trusted in Me," declares the LORD.'"
Revised Standard Version
For I will surely save you, and you shall not fall by the sword; but you shall have your life as a prize of
Young's Literal Translation
for I do certainly deliver thee, and by sword thou fallest not, and thy life hath been to thee for a spoil, for thou hast trusted in Me -- an affirmation of Jehovah.'