Verse Comparison: Joshua 24:16
American Standard Version
And the people answered and said, Far be it from us that we should forsake Jehovah, to serve other gods;
Amplified® Bible
The people answered, Far be it from us to forsake the Lord to serve other gods;
Contemporary English Version
The people answered: We could never worship other gods or stop worshiping the LORD.
Darby English Version
And the people answered and said, Far be it from us that we should forsake Jehovah, to serve other gods;
Good News Bible
The people replied, "We would never leave the LORD to serve other gods!
King James Version
And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;
New American Standard Bible
The people answered and said, "Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods;
New International Version
Then the people answered, "Far be it from us to forsake the LORD to serve other gods!
New King James Version
So the people answered and said: “Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The people answered and said, "Let it never happen that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods;
Revised Standard Version
Then the people answered, "Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;
Young's Literal Translation
And the people answer and say, `Far be it from us to forsake Jehovah, to serve other gods;
