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Genesis 20:11

English Standard Version

11 Abraham said, “I did it because I thought, ‘There is no fear of God at all in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.’

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American Standard Version

And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.

Christian Standard Bible

Abraham replied, “I thought, ‘There is absolutely no fear of God in this place. They will kill me because of my wife.’

King James Version

And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.

New American Standard Bible

Abraham said, “Because I thought, surely there is no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.

New International Version

Abraham replied, “I said to myself, ‘There is surely no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.’

New King James Version

And Abraham said, “Because I thought, surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will kill me on account of my wife.

New Living Translation

Abraham replied, “I thought, ‘This is a godless place. They will want my wife and will kill me to get her.’

World English Bible

Abraham said, “Because I thought, ‘Surely the fear of God is not in this place. They will kill me for my wife’s sake.’