Verse Comparison: Joshua 2:17
American Standard Version
And the men said unto her, We will be guiltless of this thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.
Amplified® Bible
The men said to her, We will be blameless of this oath you have made us swear. [The responsibility is now yours.]
Contemporary English Version
The spies said: You made us promise to let you and your family live. We will keep our promise, but you can't tell anyone why we were here. You must tie this red rope on your window when we attack, and your father and mother, your brothers, and everyone else in your family must be here with you. We'll take the blame if anyone who stays in this house gets hurt. But anyone who leaves your house will be killed, and it won't be our fault.
Darby English Version
And the men said to her, We will be quit of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.
Good News Bible
The men said to her, "We will keep the promise that you have made us give.
King James Version
And the men said unto her, We will be blameless of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.
New American Standard Bible
The men said to her, "We {shall be} free from this oath to you which you have made us swear,
New International Version
The men said to her, "This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us
New King James Version
So the men said to her: “We will be blameless of this oath of yours which you have made us swear,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The men said to her, "We shall have freedom from this oath to you which you have made us swear,
Revised Standard Version
The men said to her, "We will be guiltless with respect to this oath of yours which you have made us swear.
Young's Literal Translation
And the men say unto her, `We are acquitted of this thine oath which thou hast caused us to swear:
