Verse Comparison: Genesis 20:4
American Standard Version
Now Abimelech had not come near her. And he said, Lord, wilt thou slay even a righteous nation?
Amplified® Bible
But Abimelech had not come near her, so he said, Lord, will you slay a people who are just {and} innocent?
Contemporary English Version
Abimelech said to the Lord, "Don't kill me! I haven't slept with Sarah. Didn't they say they were brother and sister? I am completely innocent."
Darby English Version
But Abimelech had not come near her. And he said, Lord, wilt thou also kill a righteous nation?
Good News Bible
But Abimelech had not come near her, and he said, "Lord, I am innocent! Would you destroy me and my people?
King James Version
But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, LORD, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?
New American Standard Bible
Now Abimelech had not come near her; and he said, "Lord, will You slay a nation, even {though} blameless?
New International Version
Now Abimelech had not gone near her, so he said, "Lord, will you destroy an innocent nation?
New King James Version
But Abimelech had not come near her; and he said, "Lord, will You slay a righteous nation also?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now Abimelech had not come near her; and he said, "Lord, will You slay a nation, even though it proves blameless?
Revised Standard Version
Now Abim'elech had not approached her; so he said, "Lord, wilt thou slay an innocent people?
Young's Literal Translation
And Abimelech hath not drawn near unto her, and he saith, `Lord, also a righteous nation dost thou slay?
