Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And there came forth a spirit, and stood before Jehovah, and said, I will entice him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then a spirit came forward and took his place before the Lord and said, I will get him to do it by a trick.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And there came forth a spirit, and stood before Jehovah, and said, I will entice him.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him.

World English Bible (WEB)

There came forth a spirit, and stood before Yahweh, and said, I will entice him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`And the spirit goeth out, and standeth before Jehovah, and saith, I -- I do entice him; and Jehovah saith unto him, By what?