Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 8:9
American Standard Version
Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit thou shalt protest solemnly unto them, and shalt show them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.
Amplified® Bible
So listen now to their voice; only solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them.
Contemporary English Version
Do everything they ask, but warn them and tell them how a king will treat them.
Darby English Version
And now hearken unto their voice; only, testify solemnly unto them, and declare unto them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.
Good News Bible
So then, listen to them, but give them strict warnings and explain how their kings will treat them."
King James Version
Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them, and show them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.
New American Standard Bible
"Now then, listen to their voice; however, you shall solemnly warn them and tell them of the procedure of the king who will reign over them."
New International Version
Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do."
New King James Version
Now therefore, heed their voice. However, you shall solemnly forewarn them, and show them the behavior of the king who will reign over them."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Now then, listen to their voice; however, you shall solemnly warn them and tell them of the procedure of the king who will reign over them."
Revised Standard Version
Now then, hearken to their voice; only, you shall solemnly warn them, and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them."
Young's Literal Translation
And now, hearken to their voice; only, surely thou dost certainly protest to them, and hast declared to them the custom of the king who doth reign over them.'
