Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 7:9
American Standard Version
But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
Amplified® Bible
But if they have not self-control (restraint of their passions), they should marry. For it is better to marry than to be aflame [with passion and tortured continually with ungratified desire].
Contemporary English Version
But if you don't have enough self-control, then go ahead and get married. After all, it is better to marry than to burn with desire.
Darby English Version
But if they have not control over themselves, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn.
Good News Bible
But if you cannot restrain your desires, go ahead and marry---it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
International Standard Version
However, if they cannot control themselves, they should get married, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
King James Version
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
New American Standard Bible
But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn {with passion.}
New International Version
But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
New King James Version
but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it shows better sense to marry than to burn with passion.
Young's Literal Translation
and if they have not continence -- let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn;