Verse Comparison: Deuteronomy 28:37
American Standard Version
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples whither Jehovah shall lead thee away.
Amplified® Bible
And you shall become an amazement, a proverb, and a byword among all the peoples to which the Lord will lead you.
Contemporary English Version
People of nearby countries will shudder when they see your terrible troubles, but they will still make fun of you.
Darby English Version
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples whither Jehovah shall lead thee.
Good News Bible
In the countries to which the LORD will scatter you, the people will be shocked at what has happened to you; they will make fun of you and ridicule you.
King James Version
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.
New American Standard Bible
"You shall become a horror, a proverb, and a taunt among all the people where the LORD drives you.
New International Version
You will become a thing of horror and an object of scorn and ridicule to all the nations where the LORD will drive you.
New King James Version
And you shall become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword among all nations where the LORD will drive you.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
" You shall become a horror, a proverb, and a taunt among all the people where the LORD drives you.
Revised Standard Version
And you shall become a horror, a proverb, and a byword, among all the peoples where the LORD will lead you away.
Young's Literal Translation
and thou hast been for an astonishment, for a simile, and for a byword among all the peoples whither Jehovah doth lead thee.