Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by Jehovah, the God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But all the chiefs said to the people, We have taken an oath to them by the Lord, the God of Israel, and so we may not put our hands on them.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And all the princes said to all the assembly, We have sworn unto them by Jehovah the God of Israel, and now we may not touch them.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

But all the princes said to all the congregation, We have sworn to them by the LORD God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

World English Bible (WEB)

But all the princes said to all the congregation, We have sworn to them by Yahweh, the God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And all the princes say unto all the company, `We -- we have sworn to them by Jehovah, God of Israel; and now, we are not able to come against them;