Verse Comparison: Deuteronomy 20:12
American Standard Version
And if it will make no peace with thee, but will make war against thee, then thou shalt besiege it:
Amplified® Bible
But if it refuses to make peace with you and fights against you, then you shall besiege it.
Contemporary English Version
(SEE 20:10)
Darby English Version
And if it will not make peace with thee, but will make war with thee, then thou shalt besiege it;
Good News Bible
But if the people of that city will not surrender, but choose to fight, surround it with your army.
King James Version
And if it will make no peace with thee, but will make war against thee, then thou shalt besiege it:
New American Standard Bible
"However, if it does not make peace with you, but makes war against you, then you shall besiege it.
New International Version
If they refuse to make peace and they engage you in battle, lay siege to that city.
New King James Version
Now if the city will not make peace with you, but war against you, then you shall besiege it.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"However, if it does not make peace with you, but makes war against you, then you shall besiege it.
Revised Standard Version
But if it makes no peace with you, but makes war against you, then you shall besiege it;
Young's Literal Translation
`And if it doth not make peace with thee, and hath made with thee war, then thou hast laid siege against it,
