Verse Comparison: 2 Kings 20:10
American Standard Version
And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to decline ten steps: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten steps.
Amplified® Bible
Hezekiah answered, It is an easy matter for the shadow to go forward ten steps; so let the shadow go back ten steps.
Contemporary English Version
"It's normal for the sun to go forward," Hezekiah answered. "But how can it go back?"
Darby English Version
And Hezekiah said, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: no, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees.
Good News Bible
Hezekiah answered, "It's easy to have the shadow go forward ten steps! Have it go back ten steps."
King James Version
And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees.
New American Standard Bible
So Hezekiah answered, "It is easy for the shadow to decline ten steps; no, but let the shadow turn backward ten steps."
New International Version
"It is a simple matter for the shadow to go forward ten steps," said Hezekiah. "Rather, have it go back ten steps."
New King James Version
And Hezekiah answered, “It is an easy thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees; no, but let the shadow go backward ten degrees.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
So Hezekiah answered, "It seems easy for the shadow to decline ten steps; no, but let the shadow turn backward ten steps."
Revised Standard Version
And Hezeki'ah answered, "It is an easy thing for the shadow to lengthen ten steps; rather let the shadow go back ten steps."
Young's Literal Translation
And Hezekiah saith, `It hath been light for the shadow to incline ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow turn backward ten degrees.'