Verse Comparison: Numbers 22:29
American Standard Version
And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me, I would there were a sword in my hand, for now I had killed thee.
Amplified® Bible
And Balaam said to the donkey, Because you have ridiculed {and} provoked me! I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now I would kill you!
Contemporary English Version
"You made me look stupid!" Balaam answered. "If I had a sword, I'd kill you here and now!"
Darby English Version
And Balaam said to the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee!
Good News Bible
Balaam answered, "Because you have made a fool of me! If I had a sword, I would kill you."
King James Version
And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.
New American Standard Bible
Then Balaam said to the donkey, "Because you have made a mockery of me! If there had been a sword in my hand, I would have killed you by now."
New International Version
Balaam answered the donkey, "You have made a fool of me! If I had a sword in my hand, I would kill you right now."
New King James Version
And Balaam said to the donkey, "Because you have abused me. I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now I would kill you!"
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then Balaam said to the donkey, "Because you have made a mockery of me! If I would have had a sword in my hand, I would have killed you by now."
Revised Standard Version
And Balaam said to the ass, "Because you have made sport of me. I wish I had a sword in my hand, for then I would kill you."
Young's Literal Translation
and Balaam saith to the ass, `Because thou hast rolled thyself against me; oh that there were a sword in my hand, for now I had slain thee;'
