Verse Comparison: Genesis 12:13
American Standard Version
Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister; that it may be well with me for thy sake, and that my soul may live because of thee.
Amplified® Bible
Say, I beg of you, that you are my sister, so that it may go well with me for your sake and my life will be spared because of you.
Contemporary English Version
Please save my life by saying that you are my sister."
Darby English Version
Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister, that it may be well with me on thy account, and my soul may live because of thee.
Good News Bible
Tell them that you are my sister; then because of you they will let me live and treat me well."
King James Version
Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.
New American Standard Bible
"Please say that you are my sister so that it may go well with me because of you, and that I may live on account of you."
New International Version
Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared because of you."
New King James Version
Please say you are my sister, that it may be well with me for your sake, and that I may live because of you.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Please identify yourself as my sister so that it may go well with me because of you, and that I may live on account of you."
Revised Standard Version
Say you are my sister, that it may go well with me because of you, and that my life may be spared on your account."
Young's Literal Translation
say, I pray thee, thou `art' my sister, so that it is well with me because of thee, and my soul hath lived for thy sake.'
