Verse Comparison: Judges 9:29
American Standard Version
And would that this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.
Amplified® Bible
Would that this people were under my hand! Then would I remove Abimelech and say to him, Increase your army and come out.
Contemporary English Version
If I were the ruler of Shechem, I'd get rid of that Abimelech. I'd tell him, "Get yourself an even bigger army, and we will still defeat you."
Darby English Version
Would that this people were under my hand! then I would remove Abim'elech. I would say to Abim'elech, 'Increase your army, and come out.'"
Good News Bible
I wish I were leading this people! I would get rid of Abimelech! I would tell him, 'Reinforce your army, come on out and fight!' "
King James Version
And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.
New American Standard Bible
"Would, therefore, that this people were under my authority! Then I would remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, "Increase your army and come out.""
New International Version
If only this people were under my command! Then I would get rid of him. I would say to Abimelech, 'Call out your whole army!' "
New King James Version
If only this people were under my authority! Then I would remove Abimelech.' So he said to Abimelech, 'Increase your army and come out!'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Would, therefore, that this people I consider under my authority! Then I would remove Abimelech." And he said to Abimelech, "Increase your army and come out."
Revised Standard Version
Would that this people were under my hand! then I would remove Abim'elech. I would say to Abim'elech, 'Increase your army, and come out.'"
Young's Literal Translation
and oh that this people were in my hand -- then I turn Abimelech aside;' and he saith to Abimelech, `Increase thy host, and come out.'
