Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

American Standard Version (ASV)

`he fleeth' because he is a hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because he is a servant he has no interest in the sheep.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Now he who serves for wages flees because he serves for wages, and is not himself concerned about the sheep.

World English Bible (WEB)

The hired hand flees because he is a hired hand, and doesn't care for the sheep.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the hireling doth flee because he is an hireling, and is not caring for the sheep.