Verse Comparison: Genesis 24:8
American Standard Version
And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath. Only thou shalt not bring my son thither again.
Amplified® Bible
And if the woman should not be willing to go along after you, then you will be clear from this oath; only you must not take my son back there.
Contemporary English Version
If the woman refuses to come along, you don't have to keep this promise. But don't ever take my son back there."
Darby English Version
And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be quit of this my oath: only, bring not my son thither again.
Good News Bible
If the young woman is not willing to come with you, you will be free from this promise. But you must not under any circumstances take my son back there."
King James Version
And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.
New American Standard Bible
"But if the woman is not willing to follow you, then you will be free from this my oath; only do not take my son back there."
New International Version
If the woman is unwilling to come back with you, then you will be released from this oath of mine. Only do not take my son back there."
New King James Version
And if the woman is not willing to follow you, then you will be released from this oath; only do not take my son back there.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But if the woman does not want to follow you, then you will become free from this my oath; only do not take my son back there."
Revised Standard Version
But if the woman is not willing to follow you, then you will be free from this oath of mine; only you must not take my son back there."
Young's Literal Translation
and if the woman be not willing to come after thee, then thou hast been acquitted from this mine oath: only my son thou dost not cause to turn back thither.'