Verse Comparison: Deuteronomy 25:1
American Standard Version
If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, and `the judges' judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked;
Amplified® Bible
IF THERE is a controversy between men, and they come into court and the judges decide between them, justifying the innocent and condemning the guilty,
Contemporary English Version
Suppose you and someone else each accuse the other of doing something wrong, and you go to court, where the judges decide you are guilty. If your punishment is to be beaten with a whip, one of the judges will order you to lie down, and you will receive the number of lashes you deserve.
Darby English Version
If there be a controversy between men, and they resort to judgment, and they judge [their case]; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.
Good News Bible
"Suppose two Israelites go to court to settle a dispute, and one is declared innocent and the other guilty.
King James Version
If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.
New American Standard Bible
"If there is a dispute between men and they go to court, and the judges decide their case, and they justify the righteous and condemn the wicked,
New International Version
When men have a dispute, they are to take it to court and the judges will decide the case, acquitting the innocent and condemning the guilty.
New King James Version
“If there is a dispute between men, and they come to court, that the judges may judge them, and they justify the righteous and condemn the wicked,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
" If a dispute arises between men and they go to court, and the judges decide their case, and they justify the righteous and condemn the wicked,
Revised Standard Version
"If there is a dispute between men, and they come into court, and the judges decide between them, acquitting the innocent and condemning the guilty,
Young's Literal Translation
`When there is a strife between men, and they have come nigh unto the judgment, and they have judged, and declared righteous the righteous, and declared wrong the wrong-doer,