Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 8:19
American Standard Version
But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay: but we will have a king over us,
Amplified® Bible
Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel, and they said, No! We will have a king over us,
Contemporary English Version
The people would not listen to Samuel. "No!" they said. "We want to be like other nations. We want a king to rule us and lead us in battle."
Darby English Version
And the people refused to hearken to the voice of Samuel; and they said, No, but there shall be a king over us,
Good News Bible
The people paid no attention to Samuel, but said, "No! We want a king,
King James Version
Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;
New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel, and they said, "No, but there shall be a king over us,
New International Version
But the people refused to listen to Samuel. "No!" they said. "We want a king over us.
New King James Version
Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, "No, but we will have a king over us,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel, and they said, "No, but we shall have a king over us,
Revised Standard Version
But the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel; and they said, "No! but we will have a king over us,
Young's Literal Translation
And the people refuse to hearken to the voice of Samuel, and say, `Nay, but a king is over us,