Verse Comparison: 2 Samuel 19:23
American Standard Version
And the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
Amplified® Bible
Therefore the king said to Shimei, You shall not die [at my hand]. And the king gave him his oath.
Contemporary English Version
Then David promised Shimei that he would not be killed.
Darby English Version
And the king said to Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king swore to him.
Good News Bible
And he said to Shimei, "I give you my word that you will not be put to death."
King James Version
Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
New American Standard Bible
The king said to Shimei, "You shall not die. Thus the king swore to him."
New International Version
So the king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." And the king promised him on oath.
New King James Version
Therefore the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king swore to him.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." Thus the king swore to him.
Revised Standard Version
And the king said to Shim'e-i, "You shall not die." And the king gave him his oath.
Young's Literal Translation
And the king saith unto Shimei, `Thou dost not die;' and the king sweareth to him.