Verse Comparison: Ezekiel 3:17
American Standard Version
Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
Amplified® Bible
Son of man, I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel; therefore hear the word at My mouth and give them warning from Me.
Contemporary English Version
Ezekiel, son of man, I have appointed you to stand watch for the people of Israel. So listen to what I say, then warn them for me.
Darby English Version
Son of man, I have appointed thee a watchman unto the house of Israel, and thou shalt hear the word from my mouth, and give them warning from me.
Good News Bible
"Mortal man," he said, "I am making you a lookout for the nation of Israel. You will pass on to them the warnings I give you.
King James Version
Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
New American Standard Bible
"Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me.
New International Version
"Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.
New King James Version
"Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me:
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me.
Revised Standard Version
"Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.
Young's Literal Translation
that there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying, `Son of man, a watchman I have given thee to the house of Israel, and thou hast heard from My mouth a word, and hast warned them from Me.