Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:

American Standard Version (ASV)

And they said unto him, Wherefore speaketh my lord such words as these? Far be it from thy servants that they should do such a thing.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And they said to him, Why does my lord say such words as these? far be it from your servants to do such a thing:

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And they said to him, Why does my lord speak such words as these? Far be it from thy servants to do such a thing!

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And they said to him, Why saith my lord these words? Far be it from us that thy servants should do according to this thing:

World English Bible (WEB)

They said to him, "Why does my lord speak such words as these? Far be it from your servants that they should do such a thing!

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and they say unto him, `Why doth my lord speak according to these words? far be it from thy servants to do according to this word;