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Then the people answered, “Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods,
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American Standard Version
And the people answered and said, Far be it from us that we should forsake Jehovah, to serve other gods;
Christian Standard Bible
The people replied, “We will certainly not abandon the LORD to worship other gods!
King James Version
And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;
New American Standard Bible
The people answered and said, “Far be it from us that we would abandon the LORD to serve other gods;
New International Version
Then the people answered, “Far be it from us to forsake the LORD to serve other gods!
New King James Version
So the people answered and said: “Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods;
New Living Translation
The people replied, “We would never abandon the LORD and serve other gods.
World English Bible
The people answered, “Far be it from us that we should forsake Yahweh, to serve other gods;