Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 42:13
American Standard Version
But if ye say, We will not dwell in this land; so that ye obey not the voice of Jehovah your God,
Amplified® Bible
But if you say, We will not dwell in this land, and so disobey the voice of the Lord your God,
Contemporary English Version
But you might keep on saying, "We won't stay here in Judah, and we won't obey the LORD our God.
Darby English Version
But if ye say, We will not dwell in this land; so as not to hearken unto the voice of Jehovah your God,
Good News Bible
"But you people who are left in Judah must not disobey the LORD your God and refuse to live in this land. You must not say, 'No, we will go and live in Egypt, where we won't face war any more or hear the call to battle or go hungry.' If you say this, then the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says, 'If you are determined to go and live in Egypt,
King James Version
But if ye say, We will not dwell in this land, neither obey the voice of the LORD your God,
New American Standard Bible
`But if you are going to say, "We will not stay in this land, so as not to listen to the voice of the LORD your God,"
New International Version
"However, if you say, 'We will not stay in this land,' and so disobey the LORD your God,
New King James Version
“But if you say, ‘We will not dwell in this land,’ disobeying the voice of the LORD your God,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
'But if you will say, "We will not stay in this land," so as not to listen to the voice of the LORD your God,
Revised Standard Version
But if you say, 'We will not remain in this land,' disobeying the voice of the LORD your God
Young's Literal Translation
`And if ye are saying, We do not dwell in this land -- not to hearken to the voice of Jehovah your God,