Verse Comparison: 2 Samuel 20:20
American Standard Version
And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.
Amplified® Bible
Joab answered, Far be it, far be it from me that I should swallow up or destroy!
Contemporary English Version
Joab answered, "No, no! I'm not trying to wipe you out or destroy your town!
Darby English Version
And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.
Good News Bible
"Never!" Joab answered. "I will never ruin or destroy your city!
King James Version
And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.
New American Standard Bible
Joab replied, "Far be it, far be it from me that I should swallow up or destroy!
New International Version
"Far be it from me!" Joab replied, "Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy!
New King James Version
And Joab answered and said, “Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Joab replied, "God forbid that I should swallow up or destroy!
Revised Standard Version
Jo'ab answered, "Far be it from me, far be it, that I should swallow up or destroy!
Young's Literal Translation
And Joab answereth and saith, `Far be it -- far be it from me; I do not swallow up nor destroy.
