Verse Comparison: 1 Kings 2:38
American Standard Version
And Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.
Amplified® Bible
And Shimei said to the king, The saying is good. As my lord the king has said, so your servant will do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.
Contemporary English Version
"That's fair, Your Majesty," Shimei answered. "I'll do that." So Shimei lived in Jerusalem from then on.
Darby English Version
And Shimei said to the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king has said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.
Good News Bible
"Very well, Your Majesty," Shimei answered. "I will do what you say." So he lived in Jerusalem a long time.
King James Version
And Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.
New American Standard Bible
Shimei then said to the king, "The word is good. As my lord the king has said, so your servant will do. So Shimei lived in Jerusalem many days."
New International Version
Shimei answered the king, "What you say is good. Your servant will do as my lord the king has said." And Shimei stayed in Jerusalem for a long time.
New King James Version
And Shimei said to the king, “The saying is good. As my lord the king has said, so your servant will do.” So Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Shimei then said to the king, "The word sounds good. As my lord the king has said, so your servant will do." So Shimei lived in Jerusalem many days.
Revised Standard Version
And Shim'e-i said to the king, "What you say is good; as my lord the king has said, so will your servant do." So Shim'e-i dwelt in Jerusalem many days.
Young's Literal Translation
And Shimei saith to the king, `The word `is' good; as my lord the king hath spoken so doth thy servant do;' and Shimei dwelleth in Jerusalem many days.
