Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For men at all times make their oaths by what is greater; and any argument is ended by the decision of the oath.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For men indeed swear by a greater, and with them the oath is a term to all dispute, as making matters sure.

World English Bible (WEB)

For men indeed swear by a greater one, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for men indeed do swear by the greater, and an end of all controversy to them for confirmation `is' the oath,