Verse Comparison: Joshua 22:26
American Standard Version
Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt-offering, nor for sacrifice:
Amplified® Bible
So we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering nor for sacrifice,
Contemporary English Version
That's why we decided to build the altar. It isn't for offering sacrifices, not even sacrifices to please the LORD.
Darby English Version
And we said, Let us now set to work to build an altar, not for burnt-offering, nor for sacrifice,
Good News Bible
So we built an altar, not to burn sacrifices or make offerings,
King James Version
Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:
New American Standard Bible
"Therefore we said, `Let us build an altar, not for burnt offering or for sacrifice;
New International Version
"That is why we said, 'Let us get ready and build an altar—but not for burnt offerings or sacrifices.'
New King James Version
Therefore we said, ‘Let us now prepare to build ourselves an altar, not for burnt offering nor for sacrifice,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Therefore we said, 'Let us build an altar, not for burnt offering or for sacrifice;
Revised Standard Version
Therefore we said, 'Let us now build an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice,
Young's Literal Translation
`And we say, Pray let us prepare for ourselves to build the altar -- not for burnt-offering nor for sacrifice --