Verse Comparison: Joshua 9:7
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And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a covenant with you?Amplified® Bible
But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, Perhaps you live among us; how then can we make a covenant with you?Contemporary English Version
The Israelites replied, "But maybe you really live near us. We can't make a peace treaty with you if you live nearby." The Gibeonites said, "If you make a peace treaty with us, we will be your servants." "Who are you?" Joshua asked. "Where do you come from?" They answered:Darby English Version
And the men of Israel said to the Hivite, Perhaps thou dwellest in the midst of us, and how should I make a covenant with thee?Good News Bible
But the Israelites said, "Why should we make a treaty with you? Maybe you live nearby."King James Version
And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?New American Standard Bible
The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you are living within our land; how then shall we make a covenant with you?"New International Version
The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "But perhaps you live near us. How then can we make a treaty with you?"New King James Version
Then the men of Israel said to the Hivites, “Perhaps you dwell among us; so how can we make a covenant with you?”N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you live within our land; how then shall we make a covenant with you?"Revised Standard Version
But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you live among us; then how can we make a covenant with you?"Young's Literal Translation
and the men of Israel say unto the Hivite, `It may be in our midst ye are dwelling, and how do we make with thee a covenant?'
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