Numbers 24:11 - Forerunner Commentary

Numbers 24:11

Verse Comparison: Numbers 24:11

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American Standard Version
Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honor; but, lo, Jehovah hath kept thee back from honor.

Amplified® Bible
Therefore now go back where you belong {and} do it in a hurry! I had intended to promote you to great honor, but behold, the Lord has held you back from honor.

Contemporary English Version
Leave now and go home! I told you I would pay you well, but since the LORD didn't let you do what I asked, you won't be paid."

Darby English Version
And now flee thou to thy place; I said I would very highly honour thee, and behold, Jehovah has kept thee back from honour.

Good News Bible
Now get on home! I promised to reward you, but the LORD has kept you from getting the reward."

King James Version
Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honor; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honor.

New American Standard Bible
"Therefore, flee to your place now. I said I would honor you greatly, but behold, the LORD has held you back from honor."

New International Version
Now leave at once and go home! I said I would reward you handsomely, but the LORD has kept you from being rewarded."

New King James Version
Now therefore, flee to your place. I said I would greatly honor you, but in fact, the LORD has kept you back from honor.”

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Therefore, flee to your place now. I said I would honor you greatly, but behold, the LORD has held you back from honor."

Revised Standard Version
Therefore now flee to your place; I said, 'I will certainly honor you,' but the LORD has held you back from honor."

Young's Literal Translation
and now, flee for thyself unto thy place; I have said, I do greatly honour thee, and lo, Jehovah hath kept thee back from honour.'

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