Verse Comparison: Ezekiel 17:2
American Standard Version
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
Amplified® Bible
Son of man, put forth a riddle and speak a parable {or} allegory to the house of Israel;
Contemporary English Version
Ezekiel, son of man, tell the people of Israel the following story,
Darby English Version
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel,
Good News Bible
"Mortal man," he said, "tell the Israelites a parable
King James Version
Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;
New American Standard Bible
"Son of man, propound a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel,
New International Version
"Son of man, set forth an allegory and tell the house of Israel a parable.
New King James Version
“Son of man, pose a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Son of man, propound a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel,
Revised Standard Version
"Son of man, propound a riddle, and speak an allegory to the house of Israel;
Young's Literal Translation
`Son of man, put forth a riddle, and use a simile unto the house of Israel,