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though he cannot bear to let it go and lets it linger in his mouth,
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American Standard Version
Though he spare it, and will not let it go, But keep it still within his mouth;
Christian Standard Bible
though he cherishes it and will not let it go but keeps it in his mouth,
English Standard Version
though he is loath to let it go and holds it in his mouth,
King James Version
Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
New American Standard Bible
Though he desires it and will not let it go, But holds it in his mouth,
New King James Version
Though he spares it and does not forsake it, But still keeps it in his mouth,
New Living Translation
They savored it, holding it long in their mouths.
World English Bible
though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth,