Verse Comparison: Genesis 32:8
American Standard Version
and he said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the company which is left shall escape.
Amplified® Bible
Thinking, If Esau comes to the one group and smites it, then the other group which is left will escape.
Contemporary English Version
He thought, "If Esau attacks one group, perhaps the other can escape."
Darby English Version
And he said, If Esau come to the one troop and smite it, then the other troop which is left shall escape.
Good News Bible
He thought, "If Esau comes and attacks the first group, the other may be able to escape."
King James Version
And said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the other company which is left shall escape.
New American Standard Bible
for he said, "If Esau comes to the one company and attacks it, then the company which is left will escape."
New International Version
He thought, "If Esau comes and attacks one group, the group that is left may escape."
New King James Version
And he said, “If Esau comes to the one company and attacks it, then the other company which is left will escape.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
for he said, "If Esau comes to the one company and attacks it, then the company which remains will escape."
Revised Standard Version
thinking, "If Esau comes to the one company and destroys it, then the company which is left will escape."
Young's Literal Translation
and saith, `If Esau come in unto the one camp, and have smitten it -- then the camp which is left hath been for an escape.'