Verse Comparison: Exodus 1:9
American Standard Version
And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:
Amplified® Bible
He said to his people, Behold, the Israelites are too many and too mighty for us [and they outnumber us both in people and in strength].
Contemporary English Version
and he told the Egyptians: There are too many of those Israelites in our country, and they are becoming more powerful than we are.
Darby English Version
And he said to his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more numerous and stronger than we.
Good News Bible
He said to his people, "These Israelites are so numerous and strong that they are a threat to us.
King James Version
And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:
New American Standard Bible
He said to his people, "Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are more and mightier than we.
New International Version
"Look," he said to his people, "the Israelites have become much too numerous for us.
New King James Version
And he said to his people, “Look, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He said to his people, "Behold, the people of the sons of Israel have grown more and mightier than we.
Revised Standard Version
And he said to his people, "Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us.
Young's Literal Translation
and he saith unto his people, `Lo, the people of the sons of Israel `is' more numerous and mighty than we;