Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.

American Standard Version (ASV)

After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a single flea.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but my hand shall not be upon thee.

World English Bible (WEB)

After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom do you pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`After whom hath the king of Israel come out? after whom art thou pursuing? -- after a dead dog! after one flea!