Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Thou foolish one, that which thou thyself sowest is not quickened except it die:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Foolish man, it is necessary for the seed which you put into the earth to undergo death in order that it may come to life again:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Fool; what *thou* sowest is not quickened unless it die.

World English Bible (WEB)

You foolish one, that which you yourself sow is not made alive unless it dies.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

unwise! thou -- what thou dost sow is not quickened except it may die;