Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

American Standard Version (ASV)

and as they were affrighted and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And while their faces were bent down to the earth in fear, these said to them, Why are you looking for the living among the dead?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And as they were filled with fear and bowed their faces to the ground, they said to them, Why seek ye the living one among the dead?

World English Bible (WEB)

Becoming terrified, they bowed their faces down to the earth. They said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and on their having become afraid, and having inclined the face to the earth, they said to them, `Why do ye seek the living with the dead?