Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For a testament has effect after death; for what power has it while the man who made it is living?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For a testament [is] of force when men are dead, since it is in no way of force while the testator is alive.)

World English Bible (WEB)

For a will is in force where there has been death, for it is never in force while he who made it lives.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for a covenant over dead victims `is' stedfast, since it is no force at all when the covenant-victim liveth,