Verse Comparison: Genesis 18:27
American Standard Version
And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but dust and ashes:
Amplified® Bible
Abraham answered, Behold now, I who am but dust and ashes have taken upon myself to speak to the Lord.
Contemporary English Version
Abraham answered, "I am nothing more than the dust of the earth. Please forgive me, LORD, for daring to speak to you like this.
Darby English Version
And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have ventured to speak unto the Lord; I, who am dust and ashes.
Good News Bible
Abraham spoke again: "Please forgive my boldness in continuing to speak to you, Lord. I am only a man and have no right to say anything.
King James Version
And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the LORD, which am but dust and ashes:
New American Standard Bible
And Abraham replied, "Now behold, I have ventured to speak to the Lord, although I am {but} dust and ashes.
New International Version
Then Abraham spoke up again: "Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, though I am nothing but dust and ashes,
New King James Version
Then Abraham answered and said, “Indeed now, I who am but dust and ashes have taken it upon myself to speak to the Lord:
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And Abraham replied, "Now behold, I have ventured to speak to the Lord, although I consider myself but dust and ashes.
Revised Standard Version
Abraham answered, "Behold, I have taken upon myself to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes.
Young's Literal Translation
And Abraham answereth and saith, `Lo, I pray thee, I have willed to speak unto the Lord, and I -- dust and ashes;
