Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore now, O LORD, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; for it is better for me to die than to live.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Therefore now, O Jehovah, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; for it is better for me to die than to live.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So now, O Lord, give ear to my prayer and take my life from me; for death is better for me than life.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And now, Jehovah, take, I beseech thee, my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore now, Yahweh, take, I beg you, my life from me; for it is better for me to die than to live."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And now, O Jehovah, take, I pray Thee, my soul from me, for better `is' my death than my life.'