Verse Comparison: Job 20:13
American Standard Version
Though he spare it, and will not let it go, But keep it still within his mouth;
Amplified® Bible
Though he is loath to let it go but keeps it still within his mouth,
Contemporary English Version
and swallow it slowly.
Darby English Version
[Though] he spare it, and forsake it not, but keep it within his mouth,
Good News Bible
(SEE 20:12)
King James Version
Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
New American Standard Bible
{Though} he desires it and will not let it go, But holds it in his mouth,
New International Version
though he cannot bear to let it go
and keeps it in his mouth,
New King James Version
Though he spares it and does not forsake it,
But still keeps it in his mouth,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Though he desires it and will not let it go, But holds it in his mouth,
Revised Standard Version
though he is loath to let it go, and holds it in his mouth,
Young's Literal Translation
Hath pity on it, and doth not forsake it, And keep it back in the midst of his palate,