Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and Jehovah took me from following the flock, and Jehovah said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the Lord took me from the flock, and the Lord said to me, Go, be a prophet to my people Israel.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And Jehovah took me as I followed the flock, and Jehovah said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.

World English Bible (WEB)

and Yahweh took me from following the flock, and Yahweh said to me, 'Go, prophesy to my people Israel.'

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Jehovah taketh me from after the flock, and Jehovah saith unto me, Go, prophesy unto My people Israel.