Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And for fear of him the watchmen were shaking, and became as dead men.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And for fear of him the guards trembled and became as dead men.

World English Bible (WEB)

For fear of him, the guards shook, and became like dead men.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and from the fear of him did the keepers shake, and they became as dead men.