Verse Comparison: Joshua 9:7
American Standard Version
And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a covenant with you?
Amplified® Bible
But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, Perhaps you live among us; how then can we make a covenant with you?
Contemporary English Version
The Israelites replied, "But maybe you really live near us. We can't make a peace treaty with you if you live nearby." The Gibeonites said, "If you make a peace treaty with us, we will be your servants." "Who are you?" Joshua asked. "Where do you come from?" They answered:
Darby English Version
And the men of Israel said to the Hivite, Perhaps thou dwellest in the midst of us, and how should I make a covenant with thee?
Good News Bible
But the Israelites said, "Why should we make a treaty with you? Maybe you live nearby."
King James Version
And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?
New American Standard Bible
The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you are living within our land; how then shall we make a covenant with you?"
New International Version
The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "But perhaps you live near us. How then can we make a treaty with you?"
New King James Version
Then the men of Israel said to the Hivites, “Perhaps you dwell among us; so how can we make a covenant with you?”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you live within our land; how then shall we make a covenant with you?"
Revised Standard Version
But the men of Israel said to the Hivites, "Perhaps you live among us; then how can we make a covenant with you?"
Young's Literal Translation
and the men of Israel say unto the Hivite, `It may be in our midst ye are dwelling, and how do we make with thee a covenant?'