Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on `his armor' boast himself as he that putteth it off.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the king of Israel said in answer, Say to him, The time for loud talk is not when a man is putting on his arms, but when he is taking them off.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell [him], Let not him that girdeth on boast himself as he that putteth off!

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.

World English Bible (WEB)

The king of Israel answered, Tell him, Don't let him who girds on [his armor] boast himself as he who puts it off.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the king of Israel answereth and saith, `Speak ye: let not him who is girding on boast himself as him who is loosing `his armour'.'