Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.

American Standard Version (ASV)

When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thy house, if any man fall from thence.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If you are building a house, make a railing for the roof, so that the blood of any man falling from it will not come on your house.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

When thou buildest a new house, thou shalt make a parapet for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thy house, if any one should in any wise fall from it.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou mayest not bring blood upon thy house, if any man shall fall from thence.

World English Bible (WEB)

When you build a new house, then you shall make a battlement for your roof, that you don't bring blood on your house, if any man fall from there.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`When thou buildest a new house, then thou hast made a parapet to thy roof, and thou dost not put blood on thy house when one falleth from it.