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Joab replied, “Far be it, far be it from me that I would consume or destroy!
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American Standard Version
And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.
Christian Standard Bible
Joab protested: “Never! I would never devour or demolish!
English Standard Version
Joab answered, “Far be it from me, far be it, that I should swallow up or destroy!
King James Version
And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.
New International Version
“Far be it from me!” Joab replied, “Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy!
New King James Version
And Joab answered and said, “Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy!
New Living Translation
And Joab replied, “Believe me, I don’t want to devour or destroy your town!
World English Bible
Joab answered, “Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.