Verse Comparison: Deuteronomy 17:4
American Standard Version
and it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, then shalt thou inquire diligently; and, behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel,
Amplified® Bible
And it is told and you hear of it, then inquire diligently. And if it is certainly true that such an abomination has been committed in Israel,
Contemporary English Version
So when you hear that someone in your town is committing this disgusting sin, you must carefully find out if that person really is guilty.
Darby English Version
and it be told thee, and thou hearest of it; then thou shalt make thorough inquiry, and if it be truth [and] the thing be certain, that this abomination hath been wrought in Israel,
Good News Bible
If you hear such a report, then investigate it thoroughly. If it is true that this evil thing has happened in Israel,
King James Version
And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and inquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:
New American Standard Bible
and if it is told you and you have heard of it, then you shall inquire thoroughly. Behold, if it is true and the thing certain that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,
New International Version
and this has been brought to your attention, then you must investigate it thoroughly. If it is true and it has been proved that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,
New King James Version
and it is told you, and you hear of it, then you shall inquire diligently. And if it is indeed true and certain that such an abomination has been committed in Israel,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
and if someone tells you and you have heard of it, then you shall inquire thoroughly. Behold, if you find it true and the thing certain that this detestable thing has occurred in Israel,
Revised Standard Version
and it is told you and you hear of it; then you shall inquire diligently, and if it is true and certain that such an abominable thing has been done in Israel,
Young's Literal Translation
and it hath been declared to thee, and thou hast heard, and hast searched diligently, and lo, truth; the thing is established; this abomination hath been done in Israel --
