Verse Comparison: James 5:20
American Standard Version
let him know, that he who converteth a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins.
Amplified® Bible
Let the [latter] one be sure that whoever turns a sinner from his evil course will save [that one's] soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins [procure the pardon of the many sins committed by the convert].
Contemporary English Version
If you turn sinners from the wrong way, you will save them from death, and many of their sins will be forgiven.
Darby English Version
let him know that he that brings back a sinner from [the] error of his way shall save a soul from death and shall cover a multitude of sins.
Good News Bible
remember this: whoever turns a sinner back from the wrong way will save that sinner's soul from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.
International Standard Version
you may be sure that whoever brings a sinner back from his wrong path will save his soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.
King James Version
Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
New American Standard Bible
let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
New International Version
remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
New King James Version
let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
Young's Literal Translation
let him know that he who did turn back a sinner from the straying of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins.
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