Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.

American Standard Version (ASV)

for I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that which thou layedst not down, and reapest that which thou didst not sow.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because I was in fear of you, for you are a hard man: you take up what you have not put down, and get in grain where you have not put seed.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For I feared thee because thou art a harsh man: thou takest up what thou hast not laid down, and thou reapest what thou hast not sowed.

World English Bible (WEB)

for I feared you, because you are an exacting man. You take up that which you didn't lay down, and reap that which you didn't sow.'

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for I was afraid of thee, because thou art an austere man; thou takest up what thou didst not lay down, and reapest what thou didst not sow.