Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For except we had lingered, surely now we had returned this second time.

American Standard Version (ASV)

for except we had lingered, surely we had now returned a second time.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then their father Israel said to them, If it has to be so, then do this: take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels to give the man, perfumes and honey and spices and nuts:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For had we not lingered, we should now certainly have returned already twice.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And their father Israel said to them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry to the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

World English Bible (WEB)

for unless we had lingered, surely we would have returned a second time by now."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for if we had not lingered, surely now we had returned these two times.'