Verse Comparison: 1 Kings 2:2
American Standard Version
I am going the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man;
Amplified® Bible
I go the way of all the earth. Be strong and show yourself a man;
Contemporary English Version
My son, I will soon die, as everyone must. But I want you to be strong and brave.
Darby English Version
I go the way of all the earth: be of good courage therefore, and be a man;
Good News Bible
"My time to die has come. Be confident and determined,
King James Version
I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man;
New American Standard Bible
"I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man.
New International Version
"I am about to go the way of all the earth," he said. "So be strong, show yourself a man,
New King James Version
“I go the way of all the earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"I will soon go the way of all the earth. Remain strong, therefore, and show yourself a man.
Revised Standard Version
"I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, and show yourself a man,
Young's Literal Translation
`I am going in the way of all the earth, and thou hast been strong, and become a man,