Verse Comparison: Exodus 19:15
American Standard Version
And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not near a woman.
Amplified® Bible
And he said to the people, Be ready by the day after tomorrow; do not go near a woman.
Contemporary English Version
He told them to be ready in three days and not to have sex in the meantime.
Darby English Version
And he said to the people, Be ready for the third day; do not come near [your] wives.
Good News Bible
and Moses told them, "Be ready by the day after tomorrow and don't have sexual intercourse in the meantime."
King James Version
And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not at your wives.
New American Standard Bible
He said to the people, "Be ready for the third day; do not go near a woman."
New International Version
Then he said to the people, "Prepare yourselves for the third day. Abstain from sexual relations."
New King James Version
And he said to the people, 'Be ready for the third day; do not come near your wives.'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He said to the people, " Make yourselves ready for the third day; do not go near a woman."
Revised Standard Version
And he said to the people, "Be ready by the third day; do not go near a woman."
Young's Literal Translation
and he saith unto the people, `Be ye prepared for the third day, come not nigh unto a woman.'