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1 Kings 20:40

Christian Standard Bible

40 But while your servant was busy here and there, he disappeared.” The king of Israel said to him, β€œThat will be your sentence; you yourself have decided it.”

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American Standard Version

And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it.

English Standard Version

And as your servant was busy here and there, he was gone.” The king of Israel said to him, β€œSo shall your judgment be; you yourself have decided it.”

King James Version

And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be ; thyself hast decided it .

New American Standard Bible

Now while your servant was busy here and there, he disappeared.” And the king of Israel said to him, β€œSo shall your judgment be; you yourself determined it. ”

New International Version

While your servant was busy here and there, the man disappeared.” β€œThat is your sentence,” the king of Israel said. β€œYou have pronounced it yourself.”

New King James Version

While your servant was busy here and there, he was gone.” Then the king of Israel said to him, β€œSo shall your judgment be; you yourself have decided it. ”

New Living Translation

But while I was busy doing something else, the prisoner disappeared!” β€œWell, it’s your own fault,” the king replied. β€œYou have brought the judgment on yourself.”

World English Bible

As your servant was busy here and there, he was gone.” The king of Israel said to him, β€œSo shall your judgment be. You yourself have decided it.”